Traditionally speaking, independent doctors with staff privileges were considered ‘affiliated physicians’ of the hospital.
Affiliated physicians are licensed and independent healthcare professionals who have the right to access a hospital’s resources and facilities, to attend patients and to provide medical services.Affiliated physicians are generally not hospital employees and do not receive salaries from the hospital, they pay fees to the hospital in exchange for access to facilities, and their relationship with the hospital is based on an affiliation agreement.
This agreement outlines the services to be provided, payment arrangements, legal obligations, and ethical standards to be met.In conclusion, affiliated physicians or independent doctors with staff privileges have become increasingly important in the healthcare system. They provide patients with a range of care and services, which is essential in any hospital. The hospital provides these physicians with access to a variety of resources that they need to provide high-quality care to their patients.
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