Which of the following are referred to as &;Ivory towers of Disease&;: (A) Small health centres, (B) Large hospitals, (C) Private practitioners, (D) Health insurance companies
Answer is B. Hospitals are known as &;Ivory Tower of Disease&;, as they exist in splendid isolation in the community, absorb vast propoion (50-80%) of the health budget, are not people-oriented, are inflexible in procedures and styles and treatment is expensive Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno : 55