tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752771132348583018.post6657458396625950352..comments2024-03-29T00:50:36.331-05:00Comments on Managerial Econ: Physicians turning away patients who need them the mostLuke Froebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06832270922187297624noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1752771132348583018.post-35184273098950530492011-05-17T20:53:17.398-05:002011-05-17T20:53:17.398-05:00Plastic (cosmetic, not reconstructive) surgeons an...Plastic (cosmetic, not reconstructive) surgeons and bariatric surgeons have, for several years, used the screening technique of psychological evaluation prior to clearing patients for surgery; in fact, it is considered the standard of care to do so. However, screening by refusing to accept patients with co-morbidities seems to be an ethical slippery slope. It may be obesity today, high blood pressure tomorrow, etc., until only the 'perfect' patients can receive care.Sherie Edwardsnoreply@blogger.com