The Process Through Which Health Care Systems in Different Nations

question 27

Multiple Choice

The process through which health care systems in different nations become increasingly similar over time is referred to as

• A) the convergence hypothesis.
• B) medicalization.
• C) demedicalization.
• D) confluence.
• E) the privatization theory.

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Definitions:

Majority-wins Rule

A decision-making strategy where the option that receives the most votes or support from a group is chosen.

Truth-wins Rule

A principle stating that the correct or best idea, argument, or proposal among those competing will ultimately be adopted or accepted.

Intuition

Gathering information through a “sixth sense” and focusing on what could be.

Analytic Thinking

The systematic examination of complex ideas, issues, or problems using logical reasoning and critical analysis to break them down into component parts.