One Source of High Health-Care Costs Is The

question 91

Multiple Choice

One source of high health-care costs is the:

• A) relatively small fraction of health-care expenditures paid directly by patients.
• B) relatively small fraction of health-care expenditures paid by third-party payers.
• C) deficiency in the availability of diagnostic tests.
• D) excessive competition in the market for health care.

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Definitions:

Uncontrollably Sobbing

The act of crying with intense, unrestrained emotion, often as a reaction to stress, sadness, or overwhelming feelings.

Intravenous Solution

A liquid containing vitamins, minerals, or drugs administered directly into a vein to provide essential nutrients or medication.

Diffuse Edema

Swelling that occurs throughout the body due to widespread accumulation of excess fluid in the tissues.

Interstitial Space

The microscopic, fluid-filled areas between tissue cells; important in the exchange of nutrients and waste between blood and tissue cells.