Medical Services and the Hospital in Britain, 1860-1939

ISBN-13: 9780521571265 / Angielski / Twarda / 1996 / 110 str.

Steven Cherry

Opis

This book summarizes the development of medical and hospital services in Britain before the Second World War, providing an outline description and reviewing the contributions of other writers in this area. Combining thematic and chronological treatments, the author considers health and mortality trends, service provision and the issues in professional reform, and highlights areas of social need. The book will be invaluable to students and teachers seeking a summary of the subject and a guide to further reading.

Recenzje

' … a clear and useful survey of the present state of knowledge and understanding in this important field'. History

Spis treści

1. Contexts; 2. Medicine and its impact; 3. Professionalisation and reform; 4. Medical services 1860–1914; 5. Rival systems or integrated services?; 6. Health care finance, accountability and control; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.