When Cody Went to the Physician with a Sore Elbow

Multiple Choice

When Cody went to the physician with a sore elbow, after hearing Cody's symptoms and examining the elbow manually, Cody's physician had two options: (1) prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug and advise Cody to abstain from vigorous physical activity for a period; or (2) advise Cody to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam, a costly diagnostic procedure. Which of the following physicians is more likely to recommend option 1?

A) A physician who is compensated under a conventional health insurance plan.
B) A physician who is part of an HMO.
C) A physician who is not concerned about the marginal cost of an MRI.
D) All physicians would recommend option 1.