Stories
- Article
The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
- Article
Graphic battles in pharmacy
James Morison’s campaign against the medical establishment inspired a wave of caricatures mocking his quack medicine.
- Article
Beating the bodysnatchers
When a rise in grave robbing called for strong measures, mortsafes became the unassailable solution. Allison C. Meier explores.
- Long read
Healthy scepticism
Healthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
British Medical Journal Letters Section
Hazel ThorntonDate: 2012Reference: PP/HTH/C/1/13/7Part of: Hazel Thornton: Archive- Archives and manuscripts
British Medical Journal Lenzer's List
Hazel ThorntonDate: 2008Reference: PP/HTH/C/1/13/2Part of: Hazel Thornton: Archive- Archives and manuscripts
British Medical Journal Rapid Response
Hazel ThorntonDate: 2013-2015Reference: PP/HTH/C/1/13/8Part of: Hazel Thornton: Archive- Archives and manuscripts
British Medical Journal: Clinical Trials Explained
Hazel ThorntonDate: 2005Reference: PP/HTH/C/1/13/13Part of: Hazel Thornton: Archive- Archives and manuscripts
British Medical Journal, Hazel Thornton's Comments
Hazel ThorntonDate: 1991-2001Reference: PP/HTH/C/1/13/12Part of: Hazel Thornton: Archive