The measurement known as quality-adjusted life years, or QALY's, allows health care planners and patients to
a) make decisions regarding the value of different treatments.
b) measure past quality of life.
c) calculate the number of years a patient is expected to live.
d) calculate the cost of treatment.
Answer: a) make decisions regarding the value of different treatments.
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