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A Study in Red (Cross): The Medical World of Sherlock Holmes

A survey showed that, among other medical references, the Sherlock Holmes stories mention 68 different diseases – not bad, considering there are only 60 Holmes stories in total. Holmes, then, seemed the perfect guide for a quick and slightly madcap tour of the Museum of Health Care’s collections.

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Cardio Pacemaker (From the Collection #4)

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Monaural Stethoscope (From the Collection #6)

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Artificial Placenta Project

The Museum of Health Care receives a wide variety of gift offers over the course of a year. Many of these donations relate to healthcare themes more generally, but in special cases, some document the careers of individual practitioners.