The role of transport and telecommunications technology in the development of the Scottish Highlands and Islands Medical Service: a historical perspective
The Highlands and Islands Medical Service (HIMS) was introduced across the Scottish Highlands and Islands region after the publication of the Dewar Report in 1913. It was the first state-funded medical service in the UK and one of the first in the world. The Dewar Committee recommended the establish...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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James Cook University
2021-09-01
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Series: | Rural and Remote Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/6560/ |