What Can Be a Negative Consequence of Hospital Merging

question 16

Multiple Choice

What can be a negative consequence of hospital merging?

• A)Lost seniority among staff may occur.
• B)There is more duplication of service.
• C)Roles of professionals are more clearly defined.
• D)Centralization of support services increases costs.

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