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patient care costs

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The costs related to the treatment of a disease, such as cancer. These costs include doctor visits, hospital stays, laboratory tests, imaging tests, and standard treatments. Patient care costs may also include routine care given to a person participating in a clinical trial. These costs are often covered, at least in part, by health insurance.
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