unit 4 medicine Flashcards
alternative medicine examples
homeopathy - supposed to stimulate ‘natural healing power’ using substances very diluted with water
acupuncture - stimulating nerves using needles
alternative medicine why
no trust in government
not being able to get medical appointment
drug resistance
impact of first world war
Mobile x rays and blood transfusions saved lives
Harold Giles developed new techniques for treating face injuries
1921 - British red cross created first blood banks
1938 - Army Blood Supply Depot created - still exists
impacts of second world war
penicillin used to treat soldiers and also prevent infection when treating facial injuries
Archibald McIndoe was a plastic surgeon that treated damaged faces
what did charles booth do
Charles Booth -
1889: found 35% of people in London lived in Poverty and wanted government to help. it’s not their fault
17 years investigation
what did boer war do
40% of recruits were found unfit to fight due to bad health
imperialists (pro empire people) wanted government to fix this
so ppl campaigned
what did Rowntree do
wealthy man which used money to help those in poverty
his investigations results were identical to Booth’s: government should take responsibility
3 years investigation
30% of people in York lived below poverty line
why was Rowntree better than booth
He was friends with prime minister David Lloyd George in 1911
He was a member of cabinet
Used his friendship to encourage action against public health
liberal government social reforms (EOHLN)
1906 - free school meals: Education (Provision of Meals) Act
1908 - Old Age Pensions Act: people over 70 received 5 shillings a week
1909 - House and Town planning act - illegal to build back to back housing
1909 - Labour exchanges act (helps unemployed people find work)
1911 - National Insurance Act: contribution scheme for sick and unemployment pay
When was NHS created
1948
How many doctors supported NHS creation
10%
How many doctors supported NHS creation
10%
How government helped public health issues in cities
1952 there was bad air pollution so
1956 and 1968 clean air acts made
1960s - government ordered slums to be cleared
government established new towns such as Milton Keynes to help solve problem of overcrowding in major cities
