The number and importance of hospitals increased greatly during the development of the American healthcare system. Which of the following phenomena have contributed to this trend? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increased health literacy of the American public
B) The development of more sophisticated medical technology
C) Increased incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases
D) The development of professional nursing
E) The growth of the health insurance industry
Ans: A, B, D, E
The growth of the hospital as a primary healthcare institution was the result of
numerous factors, including the medical technology, the growth of professional nursing, and
the emergence of the health insurance industry. This trend has not been closely linked to
changes in health literacy and chronic diseases.
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