The Earliest Recorded Surgical Operation.
Andrew Relf
- Regions:
- Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional, Specialised Collector of Medical Antiques & Medical Historian
- Fee:
- Expensed: Travel (Fuel) Expenses and usually a Charity Donation
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 3rd May 2024
- Tagged:
- Medical | General Interest | History Of Surgery | Historic
The Earliest Recorded Surgical Operation.
A ‘History of Trepanning’ (Literally a Hole in the Head) a look at why it was done, how it was done and the beliefs behind it. The Middle Ages saw it as 'quack medicine' and a ‘cure’ for madness, but it continues today to save lives.
Approx. 40-45 minute PowerPoint presentation without Medical Jargon and explains things in everyday language. My talk can also provide actual trepanning instruments in addition to the illustrations in the slide presentation if required.
Views: 1372 | Enquiries: 10About Andrew Relf
Now semi-retired with over 45 years working within the NHS and Pharmaceutical Industry. Now a Medical Historian and Restorer of Medical Antiques. Researching for Medical History is now the basis of my talks which are designed for a general audience, I do not use medical jargon & my presentations are informative, humorous & well illustrated.
Ideal for U3a, Rotary, WI, Probus, Social Groups but also of interest to Historical Societies and General interest Groups.
I provide illustrated PowerPoint presentations using non medical jargon and can tailor or research talks to meet specific interests.
I have put East of England as a Region but happy to be flexible to other areas in Southern England.
My website (note : specialised for my own Medical Antique business) may help provide some additional background information www.noahmedicalcollectibles.com
(Update January 2024 - I have been speaking to groups since 2014 and donate any fees given to charity, [two nominated each year] but regrettably with the cost of fuel I am now having to cover my expenses and then donating the remainder to charity.)
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