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Coercive Incentive Thresholds

Meaning

Coercive Incentive Thresholds refer to the specific point at which the magnitude of an external reward or penalty offered within a health or wellness protocol becomes so powerful that it significantly compromises an individual’s voluntary and autonomous decision-making process. In a clinical setting, this is the line where genuine health motivation is superseded by a non-health-related financial or social imperative. Maintaining ethical practice requires ensuring that incentives remain supportive rather than unduly influential over patient choice. Understanding this threshold is vital for designing compliant and effective health programs.