​When Did Outcome Assessment Begin Playing a Critical Role in Clinical

question 2

Multiple Choice

​When did outcome assessment begin playing a critical role in clinical care?

• A)​1970s
• B)​1980s
• C)​1990s
• D)​2000s

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Secondary Sexual Characteristics

Physical traits that emerge during puberty but are not directly involved in reproduction, distinguishing between the sexes, such as breast development in females and facial hair in males.

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