Which of the following statements about Health Care Rationing is most accurate?
A) It will not occur in the United States because of our country's values.
B) A danger of rationing is compromising quality and effectiveness.
C) Rationing in health care has never been practiced.
D) Advances in knowledge and technological capabilities will eliminate the need for rationing in the future.
Ans: B
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