Getting Better: 200 Years of Medicine

This short documentary looks at two centuries of medical progress through three remarkable stories: cancer, HIV and AIDS, and surgery. It highlights the researchers, clinicians, patients and advocates whose work transformed what medicine can do. With compact storytelling, it shows how breakthroughs are built from persistence and collaboration. It is an inspiring watch for anyone interested in how far medicine has come and how. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

Courtesy of NEJM on YouTube. Watch on YouTube ↗

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