This week, we’re exploring the oozing story of bloodletting ulcers. Bloodletting is often described as gory, weird or baffling – but the stories of patients who were overbled and scarred in the process are often forgotten. In this episode we explore the experiences of those who got the rough end of the lancet when they were prescribed a dose of bloodletting. The Team: Dr Charlotte Holmes (@_CCHolmes_) - Editor/Producer Rachel Forrest - Researcher/Presenter Dr Daisy Cunynghame - Researc

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 52 year old man with abdominal pain. Can Ben figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine We're re-releasing a listener favourite! This episode remains one of our most popular episodes to date and initiated a huge amount of reflection and discussion among our listeners.

This week, we’re exploring the history of barber poles.

Real Cases, Real Thinking, Real Medicine Amie and Ben discuss a case of 36 year old woman with palpitations. Can Ben figure out what is going on? As you listen, ask yourself: can you figure out the diagnosis? What would you have done in the situation?

This week, we’re examining The Midwives Book and how a female midwife in 1600s England talked, wrote and understood periods, wombs and menopause.