What causes medicine to be identified as an institution of social control?
A. Placing attention on health issues that are considered preventable diseases of the rich
B. Debating the issues of who has the right to stop medical treatment
C. Focusing on health issues affecting the poorer segments of society
D. Limiting the use of technology
Answer: A
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