A Medical Miscellany

In 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.

In episode two we find out what a patient is, and wince at the story of the man who removed his own kidney stone.

Beware of discussions on human dissection!! This episode explores how surgeons got hold of bodies to learn about anatomy.

Pete suffers from a spot of arthritis and Sean has hurt himself skiing, so we chat about pain and the concept of the placebo effect.

In this episode we discuss how doctors make a diagnosis and Pete tells an anecdote about the Emperor Hirohito.

The delights of diagnosis by urine are unveiled.

Galen versus Harvey - What is going on with that red stuff that squirts out of your veins?

We get sidetracked by an extremely gory anecdote before moving on to pay tribute to those brave (foolish?) doctors who experiment upon themselves.

In this episode we meet some of Pete's medical heroes - more doctors who have risked everything to find a cure.