In his most recent insight into Scotland’s medical history and modern healthcare landscape, Chris Holme looks at how a novel from doctor-turned-author, AJ Cronin, influenced the formation of the NHS
I wonder what AJ Cronin would make of thyroid treatment by the NHS in 2023!!
I recently re-read The Citadel (1937) ....
In my opinion,'says Andrew Manson, 'Hughes is only sick in mind because he's sick in body. I feel he's suffering from thyroid deficiency-an absolutely straight case of myxoedema.'Treatment with thyroid extract is started.
Knowledge and observation.....no numbers!!
Just thought I'd share!!
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I have no memory of watching any TV adaptations at any time, but I was under the impression that Dr Finlay was portrayed as having a heart of gold. But reading the books made me think that yes, he might have been a good doctor, but he was really not the kind of doctor I'd like to meet in real life. There were quite a few occasions when I found his behaviour as a doctor rather scary, and I didn't see much of the charm that was allegedly visible in the TV series.
Having said that, I can see why it was instrumental in making the case for the NHS to be created. Having a doctor blowing up bad drains with dynamite to prevent repeated infection (and some deaths? I can't remember exactly) was an excellent, if somewhat unbelievable story.
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