It Has Been Said That: "Until the Middle of the 19^th

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Essay

It has been said that: "Until the middle of the 19^th century, care provided in a hospital was usually no better than what could be obtained elsewhere." Explain this statement.
What did a good hospital provide prior to the middle of the 19^th century?

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Procedural Knowledge

Knowledge of how to perform various tasks and activities, typically acquired through practice and experience rather than theoretical understanding.

Long-term Memories

Memory that involves the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from hours to decades.

Self-knowledge

Refers to the understanding a person has about their own behaviors, preferences, capacities, and attributes.

Personality Continuity

The concept that an individual's personality traits tend to remain consistent over time and across different situations.