STATE MEDICINE.
POSITION IN UNITED STATES. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, Junes 9. “Socialised or so-called State ltiediscine is rapidly coining into use in the United States, but it is as unpopular with the medical associations as it is popular with the public,” said Dr. 11. McMaster, formerly of Masterton. when lie returned to-day alter 10 years in Europe and America. “It scents only a matter of time before the health of the people will he accepted as a Government responsibility throughout the States,” lie said. “The desire for a Stale system is strongest in the rural districts. Tn the cities and larger towns the medical profession is opposed to change.” I)r. McMaster said the American Medical Association, which exorcised wide power and influence in the profession, was resisting efforts of the federal Government to initiate a national State service.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 163, 12 June 1939, Page 3
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