Changes in medicine 1905-20 Flashcards
Why was the Third Reform Act of 1884 a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
2 in 3 men could vote. Government were forced to consider issues facing people of all classes but women couldn’t vote and MPs were not given a salary meaning that only wealthy people were MPs
Why were the social surveys of Charles Booth and Seebohm Rowntree a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
Between 1886 and 1903 Charles Booth interviewed people in poverty. He concluded that 30% of people in London lived in poverty and that the poor were not to blame for their condition. Seebohm Rowntree conducted research in York between 1899 and 1901. he found that 30% of people in York lived in poverty. They both identified the main causes of poverty as illness, unemployment and age. Both the very young and the old were at the most risk of poverty
Why were the changing attitudes to the role of government a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
By 1900 previous laissez-faire attitudes were changing. The 1875 Public health Act showed that the government could play a role in guaranteeing standards in health and hygiene. Significant poverty was still experienced by many, and the population was growing
Why were unfit soldiers a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
40% of men volunteering to fight for the British army during the Boer War (1899-1902) were too unhealthy to fight. Many had rickets, caused by a poor diet. This was an embarrassment for the government, and also a significant concern as the British Empire needed an effective and well-trained army and navy
Why was the Labour party a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
Created in 1900 to represent working class voice in British government. The Liberal party were very concerned when 26 Labour MPs were elected in 1906
Why was the 1906 Liberal government a reason for the Liberal Government Reforms of 1906-11?
They won the 1906 election by a landslide so they could enact reforms
What was the impact of free school meals, 1906?
It gave children vital nutrition for their health and growth. Opt-in system, non-compulsory
What was the impact of school medical inspections, 1907?
Helped to address medical problems in children
What was the impact of the children and young persons act, 1908?
Parents took better care of their children. It protected children from brutal prison life. Borstals could be worse than usual prisons
What was the impact of labour exchanges, 1909?
It provided people with much needed jobs. They did not provide long term solutions or relief
What was the impact of old age pensions, 1908?
It supplied the elderly with money for necessities. People could be refused pensions
What was the impact of the national insurance act part 1, 1911?
Sick workers could still provide for people. Poor workers needed money that was being paid to health insurance
What was the impact of the national insurance act part 2, 1911?
Unemployed workers could still provide for people. The money was not enough for most families and workers struggled to find jobs within 15 weeks
What was the impact school clinics, 1912?
Treatment cost money until this reform, too late.
When was blood typing and cross-matching discovered?
1907
Who discovered blood typing and cross-matching?
Rueben Ottenberg
