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Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho)
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Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho)
KDC400210 Opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act, 1911 (litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctors were concerned that they would lose income by these reforms; David Lloyd George (1863-1945) Chancellor of the Exchequer 1908-1915 for the Liberal Government; cartoon from Punch magazine, June 14, 1911; )
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This print captures the opposition of the medical profession in Great Britain to the health scheme proposals of Lloyd George in the National Insurance Act of 1911. The lithograph, created by Bernard John Partridge, depicts doctors expressing their concerns about potential income loss due to these reforms. During this period, David Lloyd George served as Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Liberal Government and proposed significant changes to healthcare. This cartoon from Punch magazine, dated June 14,1911, reflects the anxiety felt by general practitioners regarding financial implications and potential changes to their incomes. The image portrays a sense of worry among doctors who feared that their livelihoods would be affected by these new policies. It highlights the tension between liberal reformers seeking change and conservative professionals concerned about losing money. In this caricature, we see a representation of doctors grappling with anguish and fear over possible financial losses. The engraving effectively conveys their apprehension towards a national health system that could potentially disrupt traditional doctor-patient relationships. Overall, this artwork provides insight into historical debates surrounding healthcare reform in early 20th century Britain. It serves as a reminder of how economic factors can influence medical practices and shape public opinion on welfare systems.
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