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September 21 1916: Doctors say current medical arrangements are inadequate

By Kirsty McIntosh
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The NHS was formed in 1948, providing universal healthcare.

However, some state-funded systems had existed prior to this but problems existed in doctors and committees coming to an agreement.

 

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