Which of the Following Have Contributed to the Decline in Admissions

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following have contributed to the decline in admissions and lengths of hospital stay

• A) Fewer procedures being done on an outpatient basis.
• B) The increasingly complicated nature of medical procedures.
• C) Patients being released at earlier stages of recovery.
• D) The general increase in healthy behaviours in the population.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Balance

The gap between what a nation exports and imports in terms of physical products.

Services Balance

The difference in value between a country's exported and imported services.

Highly Specialized Economy

An economy focusing on the development and production of specific goods or services, utilizing advanced technology or unique skills for efficiency.

Self-Sufficiency

The ability to fulfill all of one's needs without external assistance.