Author Question: The Institute of Medicine found that over 44,000 people die each year of a preventable event that ... (Read 43 times)

theo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

The Institute of Medicine found that over 44,000 people die each year of a preventable event that happens as a result of being in the health care environment. This untoward event is:

1. Tuberculosis
2. Obesity
3. Medical error
4. Severe acute respiratory syndrome

Question 2

A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a:

1. Disability
2. Dual diagnosis
3. Handicap
4. Functional limitation

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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We thought in 2000 that our health care system was expensive and access and quality were not optimal, but we had not considered this important factmany people die of preventable medical errors in the United States.

Answer to Question 2

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A substance abuse disorder concurrent with a mental illness disorder is a dual diagnosis.