Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions with your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Discuss the similarities and differences between 2 of the following health care operations:

• General hospital
• Contagious disease hospital
• Convalescent hospital
• Psychiatric hospital
• Orthopedic hospital
• Pediatric hospital