Discuss the major stages in hospital evolution

Almshouse as primarily institutions of social welfare

Community owned private hospitals as charitable institutions supported by affluent donors.

Institution of medical practice and training serving the needs of all members of society and able to make a profit

Emergence of a relatively small number of physicians owned proprietary hospitals.

University based centers of medical research

Emergence of medical systems providing a large array of health services.

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