2.B - The Fastest Knife in the West End

Here's one more bonus episode before the real season starts up next week. This one's about Robert Liston, a legendary surgeon of his time, and some crazy stories of his exploits and achievements, like his sub 30 second leg amputation. And that's just for starters! Website: http://thehistoryofmedicine.buzzsprout.com/ E-mail: thehistoryofmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHistoryOfMedicine/ Transcripts and Sources here!

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Explore the rich history of medicine, from the diseases that once plagued us, how the medicine we take for granted today came to be, and the curious characters and stories surrounding these topics. Updates every week, with breaks between seasons for additional research and planning. Our current topic: Pain. Episodes to resume in early October 2021! Past Season's topics: Season 1 - Antibiotics. Season 2 - Surgery/Anesthesia. Season 3 - Public Health. Season 4 - Mental Illness. Season 5 - Pain.