Which is an example of a major cultural shift in a U.S. medical practice over time?
A) Fathers used to be excluded from birth, and mothers were only allowed to hold newborns infrequently.
B) We used to treat diseases such as polio and measles as viruses, but we now know that they are bacteria.
C) Vegetarianism used to be viewed as a healthy option, but is now linked to anemia and fatigue.
D) Doctors in the past were trained in sociology and psychology, but today their focus is strictly on the body.
Answer: A
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