Abstract
The development of the British National Health Service over the past three decades is described, with particular emphasis on delivery of eye care. Differences between the British and American systems are discussed with consideration of the general political, philosophical and socioeconomic conditions of both countries.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-60 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Survey of Ophthalmology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1977 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- British National Health Service
- eye care delivery
- legislation
- optometry
- socialized medicine
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology