Anatomical theater: a corpse as performance

Throughout history, the predominant method for instructing and acquiring knowledge of anatomy has been, and continues to be, the dissection of deceased human bodies. Traditionally, surgeons have acquired their profession by initially witnessing surgeries in person and subsequently honing specific abilities, such as suturing, through animal experimentation. Conventional protocol in medical schools dictates maintaining a …

Harold Shipman – Doctor Death

Harold Frederick Shipman was born in 1946 in Nottingham into a working-class family. The youngster, who went by the name Fred, had a peculiar upbringing. Although he had a brother and a sister, it was obvious that he was his mother's favorite. She believed Fred was destined for greatness and instilled in him a sense …