title: The challenges to physician autonomy and advocacy.
abstract: The rapid changes occurring in the organization, delivery and financing of health care has come at the expense of the medical profession. Control of the health care system now appears to have shifted from providers to purchasers and payers.
authors: Center for Biomedical Ethics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Priester
mesh_terms: D004465:Economic Competition; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D008910:Minnesota; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010819:Physician's Role; D011209:Power, Psychological; D012380:Role; D014481:United States