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Physician self-referral — is a term describing the practice of a physician ordering tests on a patient and having them performed either by himself or by a facility from which he receives a financial incentive for the referral. There are many forms of self referral.… … Wikipedia
Health care — For The Office television show episode, see Health Care (The Office). Health care (or healthcare) is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is… … Wikipedia
Stark Law — Stark law, actually three separate provisions, governs physician self referral for Medicare and Medicaid patients. The law is named for United States Congressman Pete Stark, who sponsored the initial bill. Physician self referral Physician self… … Wikipedia
Overutilization — refers to medical services that are provided with a higher volume or cost than is appropriate.[1] In the United States, where health care costs are the highest as a percentage of GDP, overutilization is the predominant factor in its expense.… … Wikipedia
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Medical ethics — is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine. As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, theology … Wikipedia
Psychiatry — is a medical specialty which exists to study, prevent, and treat mental disorders in humans. Psychiatric assessment typically involves a mental status examination and taking a case history, and psychological tests may be administered. Physical… … Wikipedia
TM-Sidhi program — The TM Sidhi program is a form of meditation introduced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1975. It is based on, and described as a natural extension of the Transcendental Meditation technique (TM).[1][2] The purpose of the TM Sidhi program is to… … Wikipedia
Transcendental Meditation — Transcendental Meditation, or TM, is the trademarked name of a meditation technique introduced in 1958 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1917 2008). The technique, practiced for twenty minutes twice a day while sitting with one s eyes closed,… … Wikipedia
