How does socioeconomic status influence end-of-life experiences and outcomes?

• A. Socioeconomic status has no impact on end-of-life care.
• B. It only affects funeral costs and not medical care.
• C. It determines eligibility for certain medications.
• D. It influences access to directives, hospice, and quality symptom management, leading to disparities in place of death, care quality, and caregiver burden.

Answer: (D)