Which is a disadvantage of Medicare regarding in-hospital care?

• A. There is always a choice of in-hospital doctor
• B. There is never a waiting list for in-hospital treatments
• C. No co-payments for hospital services
• D. No choice of doctor for in hospital treatment

Answer: (D)

The idea being tested is patient control over who delivers in-hospital care. In public hospitals funded by Medicare, you typically don’t get to choose the specific doctor who treats you—the hospital assigns the treating team or on-call specialists. This can feel like a disadvantage because it limits your ability to select a familiar or preferred physician and can affect the sense of continuity in your care. The other statements describe scenarios that aren’t accurate or are advantages, such as having a guaranteed doctor choice, no waiting lists (which isn’t true in public hospitals for many procedures), or no co-payments (an advantage, not a disadvantage).