Author Question: Which of the following factors is not implicated in rising healthcare costs? a. Rising ... (Read 219 times)

crobinson2013 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following factors is not implicated in rising healthcare costs?

a. Rising expectations of consumers for cure and care
b. Marketing of drugs to consumers
c. Large administrative staffs to process medical billings
d. Rising Medicare costs

Question 2

Reasons for lack of identification and treatment of depression in the elderly include:

a. atypical symptoms and stigma among older adults.
b. lack of screening tools and inaccurate screening tools.
c. indifference among caregivers and health-care providers.
d. self-neglect and poor quality of life.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Unintentional injuries, socioeconomic conditions (e.g., poverty and violence), marketing of pharmaceuticals, and the rising expectations of consumers with regard to what should be done to manage health concerns all contribute to rising healthcare costs. The costs of Medicare are not considered in relation to rising costs of health care.

Answer to Question 2

A