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The State and the Doctor is a book written by Sidney Webb and published in 1910. In this book, Webb examines the relationship between the state and the medical profession. He argues that the state should take a more active role in regulating and providing healthcare, rather than leaving it solely to the market forces of supply and demand.Webb begins by tracing the history of medical practice and the role of the state in healthcare throughout various periods in history. He then examines the contemporary situation in the early 20th century, where healthcare was largely provided by private practitioners and hospitals. Webb argues that this system was inefficient and unequal, with many people unable to access the care they needed.To address this problem, Webb proposes a system of state-provided healthcare, where doctors and hospitals are funded and regulated by the government. He argues that this would ensure that everyone has access to the care they need, regardless of their income or social status.Webb also addresses concerns about the potential drawbacks of state-provided healthcare, such as the risk of government interference in medical decision-making. He argues that these risks can be mitigated through careful regulation and oversight.Overall, The State and the Doctor is a pioneering work in the field of healthcare policy. It provides a compelling argument for the importance of state involvement in healthcare, and continues to be relevant to debates about healthcare today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.