In the United States, the basic philosophy relative to health care is:
a. folk remedies.
b. biomedical therapy.
c. holistic therapy.
d. spiritual intervention.
B
Most people in the United States believe biomedical therapy is the best way to treat disease.
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1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.
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