We first note that the civic culture model was essentially based on the surveys in the United States and Great Britain, two stable first-wave democracies of the West. In these two nations, stability and effective performance were considered the overriding concerns of their democratic rule.
A lung biopsy is done to: 1  Diagnose certain lung conditions, such as sarcoidosis or pulmonary fibrosis. 2  In rare cases, a lung biopsy may be done for severe pneumonia, especially if the diagnosis is not clear. 3  Diagnose suspected lung cancer.
Listen to the Cancer.Net Podcast: Biopsy-What to Expect, adapted from this feature. A biopsy is a medical procedure that, for most types of cancer, is the only way to make a definitive cancer diagnosis, as it provides the most accurate analysis of tissue.t is often used after a needle biopsy shows cancer cells, or it can be used as the first method to obtain tissue for diagnosis. Learn more about what to expect from cancer surgery. There are two main categories of surgical biopsies: 1  An incisional biopsy removes a piece of the suspicious area for examination.