The ________ represents a coincidence of interests between physicians and other health-care providers and the industries producing health-care goods and services,with both parties profiting from the increased use of these commodities while the health-care consumer pays enormous costs for inadequate care.
A)military-industrial complex
B)functionalist perspective
C)medical-industrial complex
D)health maintenance organization

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The term "medical-industrial complex" refers to the relationship between the medical industry (including physicians and other health-care providers) and industries producing health-care goods and services, such as pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. This relationship is characterized by a shared interest in increased use of these commodities, which often results in higher profits for both parties. However, this comes at the expense of the health-care consumer, who pays enormous costs for inadequate care. The term is a play on the concept of the military-industrial complex, which describes a similar relationship between the military and defense industries. The functionalist perspective and health maintenance organizations are not directly related to this concept.

The ________ Represents a Coincidence of Interests Between Physicians and Other