Table 3 Goals of learning about MBE
Item: An education in medical business ethics is important insofar as it helps physicians to meet the following goals: | MS mean (SD) | PG mean (SD) | t |
|---|---|---|---|
To avoid legal problems (e.g., avoid Medicare fraud). | 1.83 (.75) | 1.87 (.74) | -.81 |
To prioritize patients’ best interests over the financial interests of others (such as 3rd party payers, industry, or physician practices). | 1.71 (.79) | 1.82 (.83) | -2.1* |
To foster the common good by being good stewards of limited healthcare dollars. | 1.93 (.81) | 1.97 (.86) | -.90 |
To achieve their own financial goals as physicians without violating the law or rules for professionalism. | 2.10 (.84) | 2.12 (.83) | -.33 |