In the past, Canadian physicians were staunchly opposed to the midwifery of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), and their lobbying successfully led to preventing the VON from delivering babies. Henceforth, only doctors would deliver babies. Which of the following did the profession of doctor become in terms of this service?

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A monopoly is a situation in which a single entity dominates a particular market or industry. In this case, Canadian doctors became the sole providers of delivery services, with no competition from midwives or other healthcare providers, making them a monopoly in this area of healthcare.

In the Past, Canadian Physicians Were Staunchly Opposed to the Midwifery