Profit and loss on the pulse of a nation
Article Abstract:
Public health developments were largely begun in the 19th century with the provision of clean water, sewage disposal, control of diseases by immunisation and other measures. These initiatives led to increased power for the state and at the same time diminished the freedom of individuals in the interests of the group. Things are now swinging back with individuals seeking health, fitness and beauty via diets, exercise and alternative medicine. Individual initiatives and voluntary codes of practice are becoming the norm. Running parallel with this is the building of luxurious private clinics while the National Health Service declines.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1992
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Injection of reality prescribed
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Inequalities in health can be partly tackled by better health care provision but the underlying causes, such as low income and substandard housing remain. The UK National Health Service (NHS) does not use its 42 billion pounds sterling annual budget wisely and therefore claims for additional funding should be challenged. It may be preferable to use extra funds to enhance social conditions, as a method of improving the health of the poorer members of society. Choices of whom should receive care must be also debated. Many treatments offered by the NHS are unproven and expensive.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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Insanity plea
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Psychiatrists involved with general adult work are suffering from low morale, particularly in inner cities. The working conditions of psychiatrists are poor, and the community care system is making their work more difficult. There are insufficient beds for emergency cases, many of whom cannot find accommodation elsewhere. Younger doctors are avoiding psychiatry, and the situation could get worse unless steps are taken to improve it.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1996
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