What is the purpose of a second opinion related to surgical recommendations?
a. To determine if the surgery is medically necessary
b. To give the patient a chance to change his or her mind
c. To delay the surgery
d. To find evidence that the patient doesn't really need the surgery
Answer: a
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a. case management b. utilization review c. gatekeeping d. closed-panel utilization
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