Health economics: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Health economics

Sample item

Which two elements are incorporated into a quality-adjusted life year (QALY)?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Duration of life and health-related quality of life

This item reviews Health economics; Duration of life and health-related quality of life is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Option by option

  • A. Investigation costs and treatment costs

    Investigation costs and treatment costs does not match the stated scenario.

  • B. Birth rate and fertility rate

    Birth rate and fertility rate is plausible but not the single best answer.

  • C. Mortality count alone

    Mortality count alone is not supported by the key finding.

  • D. Duration of life and health-related quality of life (correct)

    Correct. Duration of life and health-related quality of life is supported by the defining principle.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is D, Duration of life and health-related quality of life. This item reviews Health economics; Duration of life and health-related quality of life is the best answer because it directly fits the forensic or public-health principle described.

Why is "Investigation costs and treatment costs" not the answer?

Investigation costs and treatment costs does not match the stated scenario.

Why is "Birth rate and fertility rate" not the answer?

Birth rate and fertility rate is plausible but not the single best answer.

Why is "Mortality count alone" not the answer?

Mortality count alone is not supported by the key finding.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Health economics in PSM. The correct option holds because: Correct. Duration of life and health-related quality of life is supported by the defining principle.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Health economics?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.