71. Molly McGowan found a urologist for her daughter by asking around because ____.

1. her sister, a nurse, did not know of anyone in their hometown
2. she wanted to be sure that the right specialist would treat her daughter
3. a next door friend introduced a urologist to her family
4. she believed in the old-fashioned ways to do things

72. We can conclude that ____.

1. buying a new car is more difficult than selecting a physician
2. selecting a physician is similar to buying a new car
3. word of mouth has been an important way for selecting a physician
4. a friend's recommendation is always reliable and available

73. According to Joyce Dubow, we can conclude that ____.

1. people do not make well-informed decisions when choosing a doctor
2. a friend's recommendation may not be reliable when choosing a doctor
3. good quality measures are available for choosing a doctor
4. people are pressured to choose a doctor relying on online information

74. Quality measures for doctors ____.

1. have helped doctors to improve their practice
2. have been accurate and informative
3. have given consumers sufficient information
4. have so far underdeveloped

75. Which of the following can best describe the main idea of the passage?

1. A wealth of information about physicians should be open to the public.
2. Word of mouth can help consumers when choosing a doctor.
3. A physician quality reporting initiative will soon be available to the public.
4. Consumers need to do some research when choosing a physician.

(Reference keys.)