In "Freestyle Express: Painful History Medicine: Bedpans, Blood & Bandages: Hospitals," author John Townsend transports readers through the dramatic and often gruesome history of hospitals and medicine. With a focus on the evolution of healthcare practices, the book explores the dirty realities behind the sterile walls of modern hospitals. Readers will encounter stories of surgical breakthroughs, medical mishaps, and the lives of patients and practitioners throughout history. Through vivid anecdotes and insightful commentary, Townsend sheds light on how far medicine has come and the struggles that have shaped the field, making it both informative and accessible for young readers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called A Painful History Of Medicine .

There are 56 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Pearson Education Limited .

Shades titles are written by a variety of well known authors many of whom specialise in books for reluctant readers. Includes well known authors such as Gillian Phillip, Malcom Rose, David and Helen Orme, John Townsend and Mary Chapman.