Medical Services and the Hospital in Britain, 1860}}}1939 [Hardcover]

An introduction to the development of medical and hospital services in Britain before 1939.Combining thematic and chronological treatments, this book summarizes the development of medical and hospital services in Britain before the Second World War. It provides an outline description and reviews the contributions of other writers in this area.Combining thematic and chronological treatments, this book summarizes the development of medical and hospital services in Britain before the Second World War. It provides an outline description and reviews the contributions of other writers in this area.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.1. Contexts; 2. Medicine and its impact; 3. Professionalisation and reform; 4. Medical services 18601914; 5. Rival systems or integrated services?; 6. Health care finance, accountability and control; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.'Overall I found this publication very enjoyable to read. Because it is packed full of interesting detail it would be of value to students of nursing at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.' Nursing Times' & a clear and useful survey of the present state of knowledge and understanding in this important field'. History