After completing the lecture and reading assignments, develop a 750-1000 word written response paper to the following question. Papers must include a substantive elaboration on the topic as well as support from Scripture. Do not use the question in your response.
Over twenty years ago, the average length of stay in a hospital was about 5.7 days. In the coming decade, the average procedure will require a stay of only 4.5 hours or less. These two facts indicate the extreme shift in clinical services. Discuss how the new service model will change the way healthcare providers work and the implications for patients.
