Changes In Medicine 1848-1948

Question 1

How did the role of the government change in public health provision throughout 1848-1948

Answer 1

• Revolution in attitudes to the role of the British government in public health provision
• In 1840s the government had a ‘laissez-faire’ approach
• When the NHS was introduced, it was gradually accepted that taxpayer money could and should be spent on universal healthcare

Question 2

What was governments ‘laissez-faire’ approach in medicine

Answer 2

Meant that the population could expect little or no medical help