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What is a benefit of emerging medical technologies?

They are readily accessible for all patients.
They are inexpensive for public and private hospitals.
They can provide a means of early detection.
They decrease the need for Medicare and the Pharmaceuticals Benefits Scheme.

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\(C\)

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C is correct: New technologies enable earlier disease detection and diagnosis.

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A is incorrect: Emerging technologies often have limited initial accessibility.
B is incorrect: New technologies typically expensive during early adoption.
D is incorrect: Technologies complement rather than replace Medicare/PBS systems.