Murder, magic and medicine. Part 2, Blood suckers and flesh eaters.

Date:
2001
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Description

The second part, of a new series which explores the role that animals play in a variety of medical treatments. In this programme Dr Michael O'Donnell investigates the modern use of leeches and maggots in the treatment of wounds. He talks to patients and doctors, and also the nurses who nurture the maggots and leeches.

Publication/Creation

London : BBC Radio 4, 2001.

Physical description

1 sound cassette (30 min.)

Copyright note

BBC

Notes

Broadcast 3rd April 2001

Creator/production credits

Producer, Jeremy Grange
Presented by Dr Michael O'Donnell. William Bynum; Tim Goodachre(?)

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