Some Thoughts On The National Health Service

Abstract

President’s Valedictory Address

Since its inception the National Health Service has provided a controversial topic for discussion. The vigour of its opponents is equalled only by the enthusiasm of its supporters. Opinions however, are not always well founded for factual information about the Service receives little publicity, and the statistics presented in the Minister of Health’s annual report reach a very limited public. Yet it is only when facts and figures such as those shown in table 1 are examined that a true picture of the health scheme emerges.