In Harrington & Smith's Study of Patients with Advanced Cancer,only

question 39

Multiple Choice

In Harrington & Smith's study of patients with advanced cancer,only _____ of doctors told patients how long they were likely to live.

• A) 12 percent
• B) 8 percent
• C) 57 percent
• D) 37 percent

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