What Would Happen in the Market for Laser Eye Surgery

question 95

Multiple Choice

What would happen in the market for laser eye surgery if provincial health plans started to cover a portion of the price of voluntary procedures?

• A)Demand will increase, but this will not shift the supply curve.
• B)Supply will increase, but this will not shift the demand curve.
• C)Demand and supply will both increase.
• D)Demand will increase and supply will decrease.

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Definitions:

Passive Mobility

The degree to which a joint can be moved by an external force without the patient exerting any effort, indicative of the joint's flexibility and health.

Physical Therapist

A healthcare professional who specializes in the physical rehabilitation of patients to improve movement, function, and manage pain.

Flexed Angle

A term describing a joint that is bent, reducing the angle between the bones that form it.

Cane

A walking stick used to assist with balance, typically made of wood or metal, often used as a mobility aid.