The process of deprofessionalization refers to the fact that the power of ______ has declined in recent years,whereas the power of ______ has increased.

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The process of deprofessionalization refers to a shift in power from the professional (in this case, doctors) to the client or customer (in this case, patients). This means that patients are becoming more empowered in making decisions about their healthcare, which can lead to a decline in the traditional authority of doctors. Nurses or surgeons are not mentioned as having an increased power in this context, so options A, C, and D can be ruled out.

The Process of Deprofessionalization Refers to the Fact That the Power