All the Following Is Causing the Physician Shortage in the United

question 23

Multiple Choice

All the following is causing the physician shortage in the United States except

• A) the growing number of allied health professionals taking over the physicians' responsibilities.
• B) fewer graduates from medical school.
• C) more physicians working fewer hours.
• D) a large number of retiring physicians.

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