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Managing organ transplant issues. A guide for approaching controversial, high tech procedures
1Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Mason, OH, USA. derek_van_amerongen@aici.com
Physician Executive
|June 3, 1999
Summary
Physician executives face pressure when deciding on high-intensity medical procedures like organ transplantation. This study details a fair process for consistent decision-making in complex medical situations.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Medical Ethics
- Health Policy
Background:
- Increasing demand for high-intensity medical procedures, such as organ transplantation, creates complex decision-making challenges.
- Physician executives often mediate between provider and payer interests, facing time constraints and competing priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a structured process for developing a fair and consistent approach to managing high-intensity medical procedures.
- To provide a framework for physician executives to navigate complex medical and ethical considerations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a systematic process for organizational decision-making regarding high-technology medical procedures.
- Application of the process within the context of organ transplantation issues.
Main Results:
- A detailed process designed to ensure medical and ethical scrutiny of decisions.
- A transferable framework applicable to various high-technology medical procedures.
Conclusions:
- Implementing a defined process enhances fairness and consistency in managing complex medical procedures.
- The outlined approach supports physician executives in making sound decisions under pressure.