Do we need so many doctors?

The number of doctors in Britain has quadrupled in the past 50 years, yet complaints about health care persist. Pettinger examines whether the rise in the number of physicians has brought better care to Britain.

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Published in:New statesman (1996) 1998-07, Vol.11 (514), p.22
Main Author: Pettinger, Neil
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Health care
Physicians
Quality of service
Statistics
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Summary:The number of doctors in Britain has quadrupled in the past 50 years, yet complaints about health care persist. Pettinger examines whether the rise in the number of physicians has brought better care to Britain.
ISSN:1364-7431
1758-924X