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.

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A physician who is part of an HMO is more likely to recommend option 1 because HMOs typically have a focus on cost control and may not cover costly diagnostic procedures unless absolutely necessary.

When Cody Went to the Physician with a Sore Elbow