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Hand sanitizer and cleaning compliance in hospitals | Matron, Medicine and Me
Fern gets a lesson in hand washing and learns why correct cleaning practices are so important in a hospital's fight...
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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.
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The origins of Sepsis and its effects | Matron, Medicine and Me
Nurse Julia details how sepsis forms, and Yaku talks frankly about the disabilities which the disease has left him with.
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Nursing and treating patients during the Troubles | Matron, Medicine and Me
Nurses who worked during The Troubles speak of the difficulty and necessity of ignoring politics when people are injured and...
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Hospitals and technological improvements at the start of the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me
Londonderry was home to the first purpose-built hospital under the new NHS and was designed with some simple and innovative...
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Beven and the tumultuous start to the NHS | Matron, Medicine and Me
The start of the National Health Service wasn't a new idea and also wasn't greeted with pleasure by all, particularly...
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The idea of a 'cure' and disability | Matron, Medicine and Me
Hugh and Margy detail how Healthcare as a whole is changing to suit the needs of disabled people rather than...
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Cleaning a hospital ward | Matron, Medicine and Me
Fern gets taught how to clean a hospital ward and the techniques to trap infection.
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Fern Britton speaks to the doctors who treated her Sepsis | Matron, Medicine and Me
Fern Britton discusses the warning signs for sepsis, as well as meeting the surgeon who operated on her.
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Cancer care options in a hospital | Matron, Medicine and Me
The differing options for cancer care are outlined by medical professionals and Denise meets a chemotherapy patient.
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Nurses discuss racism working in hospitals | Matron, Medicine and Me
Denise talks to nurses who came from overseas about their experiences of racism and changing attitudes over the years.
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The Royal Hospital's innovative 1940's air-conditioning system | Matron, Medicine and Me
Myleene hears about a revolutionary and the first purpose-built air-conditioning unit that was made to improve the healthcare for patients...