Which of the following does not contribute to the high costs of medica

Which of the following does not contribute to the high costs of medical care in the last year of life?

1. Caring for severe illness
2. Functional impairment
3. Nursing home expenditures
4. Over-prescribing practices

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: 4
Rationale:
According to Hogan (2001), caring for severe illness, functional impairment, and nursing home expenditures contribute to the high cost of medical care in the last year of life.