Health care costs can soar in the last year of a person's life. Less than 7 of people treated in hospitals die each year, but they account for nearly of Medicare expenditures.
a. 0.05
b. 5
c. 25
d. 55
Question 2
What can be concluded regarding Oregon's Death with Dignity Act?
a. Between 1998 and 2011, more than 5,000 people died under the terms of the law.
b. The factors of depression, coercion, and misunderstanding the law were not well-screened for.
c. The law was found to have a negative psychological impact on patients.
d. A comprehensive review indicates that all safeguards worked.