The Following Is a Reason for an Apparent Lack of Benefit

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following is a reason for an apparent lack of benefit from a screening program:

• A) The available treatments are not effective even when administered early in the disease progression.
• B) The clinical phase of disease is long and usually ends with the death of the patient.
• C) The usual diagnosis of disease happens very late in the disease progression.
• D) The preclinical phase of disease is very long.
• E) The current therapies are very effective when administered in the preclinical phase of disease.

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Definitions:

Negative Externality

A negative externality exists when a product or decision results in a negative effect on a third party not directly involved in the transaction.

Positive Externality

A benefit that affects someone who did not choose to incur that benefit, often associated with public goods or services.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy employed by businesses to determine the price and output level that delivers the maximum possible profit.

Externality

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity that affects other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved.