The Downsizing of Hospitals in the United States Began in the Mid-1980s

question 37

True/False

The downsizing of hospitals in the United States began in the mid-1980s.

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Definitions:

Staples

Metal fasteners used to bind together papers or other materials, or a basic or necessary item of a particular field.

Biopsy Specimen

A small amount of tissue removed from the body for examination under a microscope to diagnose an illness.

Cryosurgery

The use of extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue, such as skin lesions.

Grounding Pad

A device used during medical procedures to protect the patient from electric shock by providing a path for the electrical current to the ground.