From Handsaw to Scalpel

A calm, curious look at how medicine learned from its mistakes, mixing grim history with hopeful present-day science.

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Catherine Ethier

Overview

A fascinating insight into the evolution of modern medicine as we explore the medical treatments for certain issues from past to present, seeing just how much we have learned through trial and error. The series is also a chance to see how medical advancements are currently used to treat problems in the fields of oncology, ophthalmology, dentistry, neurology, obstetrics and orthopaedics, and to see what the future may hold.

How it feels

Earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Science, technology, healing, education

Content

Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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