title: Victor Horsley (1857-1915) and National Insurance.
abstract: The Liberal government in 1911 was determined to improve the health care of the poor and working class in Britain. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Lloyd George, introduced a National Insurance Bill before Parliament without consulting the medical profession. The doctors were furious but Horsley, a progressive liberal, was firmly in favour of a national health service and vociferously supported the bill. This led to a series of acrimonious meetings that did not enhance the reputation of the profession and alienated Horsley from his colleagues.
authors.affiliation: John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Dunnill
mesh_terms: D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D007883:Legislation, Medical / Q000266:history; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000266:history* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005791:Patient Care / Q000266:history; D006113:United Kingdom
keywords: Insurance; health; remuneration