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We all come into contact with the science of medicine at W some point or another, placing our trust and wellbeing into the hands of doctors, nurses and drug companies. However, our trust can sometimes be misplaced. Mistakes can occur, and often on a massive scale, as the tragedy of Thalidomic has shown. But there are also the stories that don't achieve from page publicity - the victims of the wayward scalpel, of shockin misdiagnosis and of the imposter doctor.In this unique and fascinating collection of true-life stories you wil come across tales that are both heartbreaking and life-affirming. The World's Worst Medical Mistakes will both alarm and reassure you as you read of real human drama and of the amazing power individuals have to overcome the most appalling situations.
