A Goal of Market-Based Reforms of the Health Care System

question 160

Multiple Choice

A goal of market-based reforms of the health care system is to give patients an incentive to pay more attention to the prices of medical services.This would tend to ________ economic efficiency by ________ the costs of medical services

• A)increase; increasing
• B)increase; decreasing
• C)decrease; increasing
• D)decrease; decreasing

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Definitions:

Cervical Scrape

A procedure to collect cells from the cervix's surface, commonly used in cytological tests such as Pap smears.

Lithotomy Position

A medical positioning of a patient lying on their back with hips and knees flexed and the thighs apart and raised, often used in gynecological surgeries and childbirth.

Pelvic Examination

A physical examination of the female pelvic organs, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, and ovaries, to assess their health and function.

Sexual Activity

Physical activities involving genital contact or stimulation, intended for sexual pleasure or reproduction.