1) As it relates to the practices of allopathic vs. homeopathic medicine, has one method proven to be more effective than the other over time? Please support your answer with facts and references. 

2) Explain why DRGs were developed, and how they were designed to function. In your opinion, has the government's implementation of DRGs done an effective job of keeping doctors within cost limits when treating patients? Support your position with facts and references. 

3) Give at least three examples of the medical dominance of physicians. In your opinion, should physicians have as much power as they do? Why, or why not? 

4) Do you agree with the following statement "Today's patient role is more often chronic rather than acute; is based on risk of disease rather than existing illness?" How can medical training be reformed to improve doctor-patient relationships? Provide supporting facts and references for your position.