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:

Distributing Goods

The process of making products or commodities available to consumers or retailers in various locations.

Industrial Societies

Societies characterized by the widespread use of technology and machinery in the production process, leading to increased productivity and changes in social organization.

Seasonal Movement

The migration or movement of people or animals across different geographical areas depending on the season.

Transhumance

The seasonal movement of people with their livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures, often found in mountainous regions.