Identifying and Minimizing Conflicts of Interest Using Direct Primary Care-Identifying and Minimizing Conflicts of Interest Using Direct Primary Care

Identifying and Minimizing Conflicts of Interest Using Direct Primary Care

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Dr. Eskew, a family physician with extensive experience in direct primary care (DPC), discusses the conflicts of interest inherent in various medical practice models, including fee-for-service and DPC. He highlights how medical ethics principles like autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice can conflict in these systems, often resulting in compromised care like unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions due to patient demands. Fee-for-service models incentivize overuse of services, leading to higher costs and potential harm. On the other hand, capitation models may incentivize doing less, potentially neglecting necessary care. <br /><br />Dr. Eskew contrasts these with DPC, positing it as a system with fewer conflicts, where patients voluntarily choose their physicians and care is straightforward and patient-centered. However, challenges remain, like clarifying service scopes and avoiding unnecessary prior authorizations. He also touches on the impact of venture capital in healthcare, stressing transparency and patient-centered focus to minimize burnout and conflicts. Dr. Eskew encourages physicians to remain proactive in identifying and addressing conflicts to enhance patient care and professional satisfaction.

Keywords

direct primary care

conflicts of interest

fee-for-service

ethical principles

autonomy

price transparency

venture capital

healthcare models

patient care

medical ethics

capitation models

patient-centered care

unnecessary prescriptions

physician burnout