The first phase of development of the health care system was characterized by
a. The rise in technology
b. Epidemics of infectious disease, such as typhoid, influenza, and malaria
c. Physicians and nurses who attained their skills in scientifically-based programs
d. An expansion of hospital clinics and long-term care facilities
ANS: B
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