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A Medical MiscellanyThe Bogus DoctorIn this episode we uncover a bogus orthopedic surgeon and try to decide exactly what a doctor is! Please note the ‘beeps’ in this episode are to ensure that we maintain confidentiality by removing names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0814 minA Medical MiscellanyPatients and SurgeonsIn episode two we find out what a patient is, and wince at the story of the man who removed his own kidney stone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0815 minA Medical MiscellanyResurrectionists, Anatomy and the BodyBeware of discussions on human dissection!! This episode explores how surgeons got hold of bodies to learn about anatomy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0815 minA Medical MiscellanyPain and the Placebo EffectPete suffers from a spot of arthritis and Sean has hurt himself skiing, so we chat about pain and the concept of the placebo effect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0816 minA Medical MiscellanyDiagnosisIn this episode we discuss how doctors make a diagnosis and Pete tells an anecdote about the Emperor Hirohito. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0815 minA Medical MiscellanyMore DiagnosisThe delights of diagnosis by urine are unveiled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0814 minA Medical MiscellanyThe Circulation of the BloodGalen versus Harvey - What is going on with that red stuff that squirts out of your veins? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0815 minA Medical MiscellanySelf-Experimenting DoctorsWe get sidetracked by an extremely gory anecdote before moving on to pay tribute to those brave (foolish?) doctors who experiment upon themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0815 minA Medical MiscellanyMore Self ExperimentersIn this episode we meet some of Pete's medical heroes - more doctors who have risked everything to find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0813 minA Medical MiscellanyPlagues and PestilenceThe Black Death and other equally gruesome content. Wear your mask. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0814 minA Medical MiscellanyTrailer for Series OneA brief trailer for the first series of ten podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0800 min