Stories
- In pictures
The original drama of operating theatres
Medicine as ‘theatre’ began in the 16th century, when paying audiences enjoyed candlelight, live music – and a cadaver being dissected in front of them, all the in name of education.
- Article
The tale of the toxic kidneys
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.
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The making of ‘Quacks’
How do you create a medical comedy that’s authentic and laugh-out-loud funny?
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The mystery of the malignant brain
In 1884 a neurologist successfully used a patient’s symptoms, plus a new kind of map, to locate a brain tumour. Discover how his best-laid plans for treatment worked out.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Gwen Prout stamp collection vol.159 Surgical Operations and Surgical Implements
Date: 1935-2014Reference: EPH751:159Part of: Gwen Prout Stamp Collection- Archives and manuscripts
Notes on Operations
Date: Mid 18th centuryReference: MS.MSL.8/4Part of: Anatomical and Surgical Lecture Notes- Archives and manuscripts
Register of Operations
Date: 1938-1962Reference: DGH1/5/17/1Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Archives and manuscripts
Surgical Records
Date: 1938-1962Reference: DGH1/5/17Part of: Records of Crichton Royal Hospital- Books
- Online
Surgical therapeutics and operative technique / by E. Doyen.
Doyen, E. (Eugène Louis), 1859-1916.Date: 1917-1920