title: Ethics and micromanaged care.
abstract: The ethical foundation on which my medical practice is based was recently shaken by an episode involving the intrusion of managed care into my practice. With the patient's informed consent, I prescribed a medication that I knew would not work.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Brodell
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003880:Dermatology / Q000592:standards*; D030881:Disclosure; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D017964:Itraconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008875:Middle Aged; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014008:Tinea Pedis / Q000188:drug therapy; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D017964:Itraconazole