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Anne Acheson: The Art of Medicine
... The Art of Medicine: Dr Saleyha Ahsan uncovers the story of Anne Acheson, the trailblazing Ulster artist whose work during WWI changed the face of modern medicine.
Dr Saleyha Ahsan uncovers the story of Anne Acheson, the trailblazing Ulster artist and sculptor whose voluntary work during World War One changed the face of modern medicine. She discovers how Anne's innovative, creative mindset combined with her training in sculpting, led to the widespread use of plaster of Paris splints, still being used in hospitals 100 years on. Dr Ahsan travels from Ulster to London, to discover the remarkable story of how Anne Acheson combined art and medicine to leave her mark on history.
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Sun 4 Nov 2018
22:00
±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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Anne Acheson begins to shine
Duration: 00:48
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Saleyha Ahsan |
| Producer | Aisling Gallagher |
| Director | Laura Francis |
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- Sun 4 Nov 2018 22:00±«Óãtv Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only