The daily activity of a doctor in general practice in a small English country town. In addition to his ceaseless duties among his patients, the country doctor is also a family man, with hobbies and interests outside his professional work and a keen participant in communal affairs. Some of the services available to the doctor and patient under the National Health Service are illustrated.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002463
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → England - Social conditions
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → National Health Service (Great Britain)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)