<prompt> Which of the following are referred to as ;Ivory towers of Disease;Small health centresLarge hospitalsPrivate practitionersHealth insurance companies  <response>: 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 