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Parsa M. Ethical Review of Physicians' Self Referral. IJMEHM 2023; 16 (1 and 1) : 12
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Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Ethics, School of Medicine, Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center, Research Center for War-Affected People, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Physician self-referral is the referral of a patient to a medical facility in which the referring physician has a financial interest. This can take two forms: internal referrals within the same office and external referrals, often involving joint ventures. Many claims, positive or negative, have been made regarding self-referral. Proponents claim that self referral causes, reduction of costs by fostering a competitive environment, encourage investment in health facilities particularly in underserved areas, financial benefits for both the doctor and the patient via cost reduction, and inhance the quality and accessibility of health services. Conversly, opponents, citing multiple studies, argue that self- referral may result in excessive and unnecessary utilization of healthcare services, leading to increased healthcare costs, low quality of services provided, and jeopardise patient safety. In certain countries, such as the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, ethical codes address self-referral. These guidelines either deem it unethical or require disclosure, accompnied by regulations to govern this practice.
Article number: 12
Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Medical Ethics
Received: 2023/11/25 | Accepted: 2024/03/5 | Published: 2023/03/30
Received: 2023/11/25 | Accepted: 2024/03/5 | Published: 2023/03/30
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