At a basic level, the physician-patient relationship is governed by state “medical practice acts,” as well as the licensure, certification and accreditation requirements applicable to the given practice/physician.

At a basic level, the physician-patient relationship is governed by state “medical practice acts,” as well as the licensure, certification and accreditation requirements applicable to the given practice/physician. Please review the following “Pathway to Licensure” schematic for an overview of the licensure process (hyperlink/import schematic into Canvas, attached) prepared by the Federation of State Medical Boards. Based on the numerous requirements imposed on physicians prior to treating patients, does it surprise you to learn that physicians have the right to select the patients they wish to treat? Do you think this good health policy? Why or why not? Is there an ethical issue involved in addition to a health policy issue? Why or why not?