Question

Arrange in chronological order from oldest to new, the notable hospitals established in the western world in the ancient times.
A. Bartholomew's Hospital
B. Bellevue Hospital
C. Pennsylvania Hospital
D. Massachusetts Hospital
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. A, C, D, B
• C. B, A, D, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

When dealing with historical institutions, remember that European establishments like St Bartholomew's in London often have much earlier founding dates (medieval period) compared to even the oldest institutions in the United States (colonial period).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the founding dates of these famous historical hospitals. Step 1: These are all landmark institutions in the history of medicine, particularly in the UK and USA.
Step 2: Place each hospital on a timeline based on its founding year.
Step 2:

(A) St Bartholomew's Hospital (London): Founded in 1123, making it by far the oldest on this list and one of the oldest in Europe.
(C) Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia): Co-founded by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond in 1751, it was the first public hospital in the American colonies.
(D) Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston): Founded in 1811, it is the third-oldest general hospital in the United States.
(B) Bellevue Hospital (New York): While its origins trace back to an almshouse in 1736, it was formally designated as a hospital much later and underwent significant development, with a key charter in 1825 that established its modern form as a municipal hospital.
Step 3: Conclude the correct chronological order.
Step 3: Based on their founding dates, the correct order from oldest to newest is A (1123) \(\rightarrow\) C (1751) \(\rightarrow\) D (1811) \(\rightarrow\) B (1825).