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ts19998

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Ordering extra tests even though the doctor thinks they are probably unnecessary is an example of __________.
 
  A) medlining
  B) patient dumping
  C) defensive medicine
  D) triage

Question 2

When compared to health care in other advanced, industrialized democracies, the United States has a relatively __________.
 
  A) low rate of avoidable deaths
  B) high infant mortality rate
  C) high healthy life expectancy at age 60
  D) high return on its health investment



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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