The Value of Private Patient Information in the Physician-Patient Relationship : A Game-Theoretic Account
Author
Source
Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper presents a game-theoretical model of the physician-patient relationship.
There is a conflict of interests between physician and patient, in that the physician prefers the patient to always obtain a particular treatment, even if the patient would not consider this treatment in his interest.
The patient obtains imperfect cues of whether or not he needs the treatment.
The effect of an increase in the quality of the patient’s private information is studied, in the form of an improvement in the quality of his cues.
It is shown that when the patient’s information improves in this sense, he may either become better off or worse off.
The precise circumstances under which either result is obtained are derived.
American Psychological Association (APA)
De Jaegher, Kris. 2012. The Value of Private Patient Information in the Physician-Patient Relationship : A Game-Theoretic Account. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502964
Modern Language Association (MLA)
De Jaegher, Kris. The Value of Private Patient Information in the Physician-Patient Relationship : A Game-Theoretic Account. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502964
American Medical Association (AMA)
De Jaegher, Kris. The Value of Private Patient Information in the Physician-Patient Relationship : A Game-Theoretic Account. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502964
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502964