Which of the following statements about suicide and suicide risk in the elderly is TRUE?

a. The elderly have the lowest suicide rate of any age group in the United States.
b. The elderly are less likely to seek help for depression and suicidal ideation than younger people.
c. Elderly women are more likely to commit suicide than elderly men.
d. The elderly are less likely to turn anger and sorrow inward rather than expressing these emotions outward.

b

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1. Invoices may not be generated by computer for each patient account with a balance due. You must type invoices.  2. A statute of limitations is a federal law that sets limits on punishments for patients with past due accounts.  3. A credit check includes verifying employment and requesting a credit bureau report for the patient seeking credit.  4. When extending credit, a physician may make a bilateral decision to bill the patient every month for the full amount owed and the patient will make whatever payment possible for the month.  5. Free treatment for hardship cases is required by the Truth in Lending Act. 

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