A survey of medical treatment available under Britain’s National Health Scheme. Some of the medical attention which can be obtained on the advice of the general practitioner. Includes specialised services in pre-natal and post-natal care; ophthalmic, dental and orthopaedic treatment; chest clinics; mental health; geriatrics and rehabilitation centres.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321219
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Community health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hospital care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → National Health Service (Great Britain)
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Preventive health services
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Public health - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)