Between Doctor and Patient

The potentially negative effects of managed care have raised concerns, particularly regarding the doctor-patient relationship. A medical malpractice case, "Kampmeier v. Sacred Heart Hospital," is detailed.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Hastings Center report 1996-09, Vol.26 (5), p.23-24
Main Author: Capron, Alexander Morgan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bioethics
Birth Injuries - etiology
Capitated payment systems (Medical care)
Contracts
Disclosure
Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Federal court decisions
Federal Government
Female
Government Regulation
Health Maintenance Organizations - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Laws, regulations and rules
Malpractice - legislation & jurisprudence
Managed care
Managed care plans (Medical care)
Medical malpractice
Obstetric Labor Complications - diagnosis
Physician patient relationships
Pregnancy
United States
Withholding Treatment
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Summary:The potentially negative effects of managed care have raised concerns, particularly regarding the doctor-patient relationship. A medical malpractice case, "Kampmeier v. Sacred Heart Hospital," is detailed.
ISSN:0093-0334
1552-146X
DOI:10.2307/3528466