LectureTalks
Regency Healthcare
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£1
Free to Enfield Society members; non-members welcome for £1 each, payable at the door
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A talk by Nick Black on how surgeon Thomas Wakley founded The Lancet in 1828 and challenged corruption in the medical profession.
Nick Black gives a talk based on real events, telling the story of how in 1828 the young surgeon Thomas Wakley founded The Lancet. By challenging the corruption, nepotism and lack of accountability within the medical profession, Wakley helped usher in the era of modern healthcare. The talk lasts an hour and is part of the Enfield Society's talks programme; no booking is required.
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