Socialisation of healthcare demand and development of the French health system (1890–1938)

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ID8419400
AuthorsJean-Paul Domin (0000-0003-2302-9220, Regards EA 6292, Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, CEPN UMR 7234, UFR de sciences économiques, sociales et de gestion, Reims cedex, France, corresponding author)
Year2019
Volume61
Issue3
Pages498-517
Publication date2019-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueBusiness History (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0007-6791 • E-ISSN: 1743-7938
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00076791.2018.1454433
OpenAlexW4300190012
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited13

This work assesses, by relying on methods of business history, the transformations of health policy from the end of the nineteenth century till the eve of the Second World War. The objective of this policy is to favour the access to health care of an increasing share of the population. The transformation went through two distinct stages. During the first period (1890–1914), the presence in the circles of power of supporters of social reform favoured the emergence of welfare and insurance laws. But at the end of World War One, the system showed its limitations. The public authorities then engaged in a debate on the vote on social insurance. The bill, submitted to the House of Commons, was finally passed in 1930. The Act was carried by a relatively large political majority and a small number of civil servants. This law would have undoubtedly beneficial effects on the medicalisation of French society

Business · Economic growth · Economics · Health care · Healthcare system · Political science · French Historical and Cultural Studies · Historical Psychiatry and Medical Practices · Historical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis

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