The History of Medicine
Explore the rich history of medicine, from the diseases that once plagued us, how the medicine we take for granted today came to be, and the curious characters and stories surrounding these topics. Updates every week, with breaks between seasons for additional research and planning. Our current topic: Pain. Episodes to resume in early October 2021! Past Season's topics: Season 1 - Antibiotics. Season 2 - Surgery/Anesthesia. Season 3 - Public Health. Season 4 - Mental Illness. Season 5 - Pain.
The History of Medicine
3.26 - Thirsty for Change
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Kirby Gong
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Season 3
This week, we learn about the Beveridge model, where a government fully runs the healthcare system. The earliest national attempts at such efforts start in the Soviet Union, but they are really implemented effectively by the Brits, culminating in the National Health Service.
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