If a Registry Relies on Newly Diagnosed Individuals to Self-Enroll

question 15

Multiple Choice

If a registry relies on newly diagnosed individuals to self-enroll or on health care providers to report new cases, it is employing which of the following?

• A) Active surveillance
• B) Passive surveillance
• C) Vital statistics
• D) Adverse events reporting

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Definitions:

Lump-Sum Tax Rate

A tax that is a fixed amount, no matter the change in circumstance of the taxed entity. This creates a situation where the tax burden falls more heavily on those with lower income or profit.

Marginal Tax Rate

The amount of tax applied to an additional dollar of income, often used in progressive tax systems.

Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total tax base (taxable income or spending), expressing the percentage of income that is paid in taxes.

Income

Monetary payment received for work, from investments, or from government benefits, contributing to an individual's wealth.