Premise: He recommended that future research evaluate whether using physicians or ED staff is more cost effective than using specially hired staff.

Hypothesis: Future research is not necessary.
Answer: no

Premise: Brief interventions may play an important role in motivating such patients to accept a treatment referral or can be used to establish motivation while waiting for access to publicly funded treatment.

Hypothesis: Brief interventions might play a role in getting patients to accept a treatment referral, especially if they are unfamiliar with that doctor.
Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: well it's been interesting to talk to you

Hypothesis: I have found it interesting to talk with you.
Answer: yes

Premise: With only his upper lip exposed, it was difficult to look at.

Hypothesis: His upper lip was difficult to look at.
Answer: yes