The Textbook Cites a Study Comparing a Group of Consumers

question 129

Multiple Choice

The textbook cites a study comparing a group of consumers with first-dollar coverage and a group with a $1000 deductible.The study results indicate that those with the deductible used __________ amount of medical services and had __________ health outcomes.

• A)a smaller;the same
• B)a larger;better
• C)a larger;the same
• D)a smaller;worse

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Definitions:

Express Empathy

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Difficult Patient

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Follow Up

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Evaluation Form

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