The NHS and the 70-year fight against infection | Matron, Medicine and Me
Fern Britton describes the evolution of the NHS' fight against infection with antibiotics and vaccinations.
Tweet- Clip length: 8'18''
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Nursing & Midwifery | Infection prevention and control | Causes of infections and transmission of infection
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC One
- Programme: Matron, Medicine and Me
- Series: 2
- Episode: Fern Britton
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