Main description:

First published in 1931, this book is the third of a three volume set which focuses on medical work, and in particular, public administration in relation to the prevention of disease. This volume provides the most in depth account of the countries it surveys: England and Wales, Scotland, and Ireland.

Contents:

Foreword; Preface; Abbreviations; Part 1: England and Wales 1. General Methods of Government 2. The Organisation of the Medical Profession in Great Britain 3. General Medical Services in England 4. General Medical Services in England (contd.) 5. General Medical Services in England (contd.) 6. Medical Services for Mothers and Children 7. Maternity Services, Including Ante-Natal Services 8. An Illustration of Exceptionally Low Maternity Mortality 9. Child Welfare Services 10. The School of Medical Service 11. Some Special Public Medical Services 12. Some Special Public Medical Services (contd.) 13. Some Special Public Medical Services (contd.) 14. Some Special Public Medical Services (contd.) Part 2: Some Local Medical Services in England 15. Cambridge Town and County 16. Gloucestershire 17. County of Durham 18. Borough of Swindon 19. County Borough of Brighton 20. London Part 3: Scotland 21. General Administration 22. Sickness Insurance Work 23. The Medical Service for the Highlands and Islands 24. The County and City of Aberdeen 25. The County of Perth, and the Burgh of St. Andrews 26. The City of Glasgow Part 4: Ireland 27. Ireland; Subject Index; Index of Proper Names