Allie has a chronic medical condition.She was advised to take a drug whose manufacturer claims reduces the risk of mortality from her condition by 25%.Before taking the drug,it is MOST important that Allie investigate

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It is necessary for Allie to investigate the base rate for mortality from her condition before taking the drug because the manufacturer claims that the drug can reduce the risk of mortality by 25%. Without knowing the base rate, Allie cannot determine the actual benefit the drug provides. For example, if the base rate is very low, the reduction in mortality rates may not be worth the cost and potential side effects of taking the drug.

Allie Has a Chronic Medical Condition