A patient with somatic symptom disorder tends to generate higher healthcare costs than an average patient due to
A) an extensive medical and physical workup with every visit to a new physician.
B) the person's tendency to visit numerous medical specialists.
C) both a and b
D) neither a or b.

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Patients with somatic symptom disorder tend to undergo extensive medical and physical workup every time they visit a new physician, which can result in multiple visits to numerous specialists. This cycle often leads to high healthcare costs. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, making option C the best answer.

A Patient with Somatic Symptom Disorder Tends to Generate Higher