This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Rural & Urban Health Centres, Workers, Norms, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Which of the following are referred to as "Ivory Towers of Disease": 
Select and explain. 
A. Small health centres, B. Large hospitals, C. Private practitioners, D. Health insurance companies
B: Large hospitals
Answer: B: Large hospitals 
Explanation: - Hospitals are known as 'Ivory Towers of Disease', as they exist in Spending isolation in the community Absorb vast propoion (50-80%) of the health budget Not people oriented, are inflexible in procedures, styles and treatment is expensive it overlooks the cultural aspects of illness (treating the disease without treating the patient)