MEDICINE - Governmental Intervention + The NHS

Question 1

Who and When was the Beveridge report made regarding actions needed to improve nations health?

Answer 1

William Beveridge

1942

Question 2

What were the main problems highlighted by the Beveridge report?

Answer 2

2 major problems were the poor health and lack of access to medical care.

Beveridge recommended some welfare changes such as the NHS to make it more accessible.

Question 3

What party launched the NHS and why is this so powerful?

Answer 3

The Labour Party launched the NHS on 5th July 1948.

It was surprising as their win of the “khaki Election” was opposing the conservatives who had just led the country through war with Winston Churchill.

Question 4

How many people prior to the NHS were not able to access a doctor’s service?

Answer 4

8 Million.

Question 5

Which even in London led to the government introducing the Clean Air Acts of 1956 and 1968?

Answer 5

The London Smog. (1952)
It was a heavy fog that was caused by harmful pollution. It stemmed from the excess burning of low quality coal for the winter.
It led to many deaths due to respiratory problems.

Question 6

When were the diphtheria, tetanus, measles, rubella and polio vaccines created?

Answer 6

Diphtheria = 1942
Polio = 1956, 1962
Tetanus = 1961
Measles = 1968
Rubella = 1970

Question 7

What were the proposed developments of the Clean Air Act (1956/68)?

Answer 7

• Reduce burning of coal

- Limiting car emissions

Question 8

What is a PRO and CON of the NHS?

Answer 8

PRO -
Provided free care to expensive machines to heal the sick. Such as CAT scans, MRI scans and Endoscopes later on.
Everybody could now access it.
CON -
It can often become overloaded with patients.
At first, upper-class people did not like paying National Insurance so other people could afford healthcare.