Polly Morland, Annabel Sowemimo & Phil Whitaker: Prescriptions for Health

2023: the 75th anniversary of the NHS, a vital part of our lives under constant threat. Three authors join us to discuss the challenges facing the system. Polly Morland’s profile of a country doctor, A Fortunate Woman, emphasises the importance of medicine in regional communities; Dr Annabel Sowemimo’s Divided argues for the decolonisation of healthcare; and Dr Phil Whitaker’s What Is a Doctor? offers a roadmap for the future of the NHS. Chaired by Sarah Brown.

Supported by Claire and Mark Urquhart

Categories: Health/Wellbeing, How We Live, Politics, Science/Medicine

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