In 2010, Healthcare Costs Accounted for Approximately What Percentage of the Gross

question 12

Multiple Choice

In 2010, healthcare costs accounted for approximately what percentage of the gross domestic product of the U. S. A.?

• A) 8%
• B) 13%
• C) 18%
• D) 23%

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Definitions:

Electronic Medical Record

An electronic record of health-related information on an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within one health care organization.

Patient Self Determination Act

A U.S. law that ensures patients are informed of their rights to make decisions about their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse treatment.

Advanced Directive

A legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in the event they become unable to communicate these decisions themselves.

Medical Decisions

Choices made regarding health care, including treatments, procedures, and managing health conditions.