One Method That Is Used to Reduce the Financial Burden

question 64

Multiple Choice

One method that is used to reduce the financial burden associated with somatic symptom disorder is ____________.

• A) psychoanalysis
• B) encouraging patients to speak to family and friends about their symptoms
• C) exposure therapy
• D) assignment of a gatekeeper physician

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Definitions:

Finance Charge

The cost associated with obtaining credit, including interest, fees, and other charges.

Financing Charge

An interest or fee paid for the use of borrowed money.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are recognized as unlikely to be collected, leading to their write-off as bad debts.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, reflecting the cost of credit sales that are not expected to be collected.