Using the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio, If a New Medical Technology

question 4

Multiple Choice

Using the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, if a new medical technology represents a positive net cost and negative net effect, then _______,

• A) the new medical technology dominates the old medical technology
• B) the relative costs and benefits must be reviewed further
• C) the old medical technology dominates the new medical technology
• D) the discount rate utilized should be changed
• E) a standard gamble should be utilized

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