Discussion on Principal-agent Problems in Doctor-patient Relationship
10.12026/j.issn.1001-8565.2017.03.21
- VernacularTitle:医患关系中的委托代理问题初探
- Author:
Lu SHI
;
Zheng LIN
;
Zhirong ZENG
- Keywords:
Doctor-patient Relationship;
Principal-agent Problems;
Asymmetric Information;
Ethical Risk
- From:
Chinese Medical Ethics
2017;30(3):343-347
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
On the basis of principal-agent theory,this paper analyzed the reasons of doctor-patient problems from the perspective of patients and hospitals,hospitals and physicians,and patients and physicians.It included asymmetric medical information,ethical risks of physicians,incomplete contracts between physicians and patients,and uncertainty of medical results.Aimed at these problems,this paper put forward relevant suggestions.In the view of recognition,patients are supposed to get a rational idea in the process of selecting hospitals and try making a contract with general practitioners.In the view of improvement,the pattern of performance assessment to physicians should be developed.In the view of system,the corresponding management measures of health service should be improved so as to better serve patients.
