Patient Collection (#77)

In the depths of history, the concept of "patient" has evolved alongside humanity's pursuit for medical care and understanding

Sphygmograph / 1881
Two types of sphygmograph being used on a patient to measure heart beat and pulse

Patient Collection: Native American Healer

Native American Healer
A Native American medicine man seeks to cure a patient by ritual dance

Anaesthetics Morton
American dentist William Morton successfully uses sulphuric ether on Dr Warrens patient at Boston hospital

Patient Collection: Mapuche Medicine Woman

Mapuche Medicine Woman
The medicine woman of Boroa, the grand exorcist of the Araucanian Mapuche people (Chile/Argentina) heals a patient with frenzied singing while horsemen ride around

Patient Collection: Hypnotised Subject - 2

Hypnotised Subject - 2
A hypnotised mental patient at La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, responds to the suggestion that she blow a kiss

15th Century Doctor
A French doctor examines the urine of his patient, during the reign of Charles VIII

Nurse Takes Pulse
A hospital nurse takes the pulse of a patient

Patient Collection: Lithotritie Operation

Lithotritie Operation
Eminent French doctors examine a patient after a successful operation for lithotritie

Wiping a Dog Clean
A patient dog lets a woman wipe its face and ears clean with a flannel and bowl of water

Patient to Hospital
A patient is taken to hospital on a sledge

French Wise Woman
A French village wise woman uses her secret herbs to cure her patient

Dakota Medicine Man
A Dakota medicine man treats a patient with medicine and magic

Galen and Patient
GALEN Greek physician in Rome, founder of scientific physiology

CALANDER SAYS NO
The CALANDER (a kind of lark) knows if sick people will recover; held over the sickbed, if it turns towards the patient s/he will recover, if not (as here) s/he won t

Patient Collection: Starry Toadfish; cleaner shrimp on mouth (Arothon stellatus). Indo Pacific

Starry Toadfish; cleaner shrimp on mouth (Arothon stellatus). Indo Pacific
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Driving sheep, Tarras, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Urine analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Urine analysis. Generalpractice doctor comparing a multiple test stick(Multistix) to its reference chart. The test stickhas been placed into a sample of a patients urineto test for a

Weight check-up
MODEL RELEASED. Weight check-up. Generalpractice doctor adjusting the balance on weighingscales while weighing a young female patient.Weight is an important indicator of generalhealth

Pulse measurement
MODEL RELEASED. Pulse measurement. Generalpractice doctor measuring a patients pulse rate.The doctors fingers are lightly placed over theblood vessels in the patients wrist

Patient Collection: Medical consultation

Medical consultation
MODEL RELEASED. Medical consultation. Generalpractice doctor talking with a 63-year-old femalepatient

Ear examination
MODEL RELEASED. Ear examination. Generalpractice doctor examining a 63-year-old woman sear using an otoscope. This instrument is used tomagnify and illuminate the inside of the ear

Consultation
MODEL RELEASED. Consultation. Registrarexplaining a hip replacement operation to apatient during a consultation

Patient Collection: General practice nurse

General practice nurse
MODEL RELEASED. General practice nurse talking to a patient

Cold remedies
MODEL RELEASED. Cold remedies on a bedsidetable by a woman ill in bed

Patient Collection: Nightingale / Scu / Armytage

Nightingale / Scu / Armytage
Florence Nightingale with a patient in the hospital at Scutari, while a doctor feels his pulse and a nurse pours out water

Patient Collection: Nurse Reading to Patient

Nurse Reading to Patient
A nurse reads a book to her patient, who is very pleased to have her read to him

Patient Collection: Dentist with Patient

Dentist with Patient
A dentist carries out an examination with an angled mirror. Date: 1960s

Patient Collection: Mustard Poultice / 1892

Mustard Poultice / 1892
The Keenest Mustard is the Best; a lady applies a mustard poultice to her patient

Patient Collection: Kochs Tuberculosis Cure

Kochs Tuberculosis Cure
Kochs tuberculosis cure; a patient is inoculated in the back of her neck

Patient Collection: Surgery / Chloroform / 1885

Surgery / Chloroform / 1885
A surgical operation in the Murghab valley; the patient is under chloroform

Patient Collection: Patient Attacks Doctor

Patient Attacks Doctor
Mental patient attacks a doctor at the Clermont hospital in France

Patient Collection: Insanity / Hysteria / 1881

Insanity / Hysteria / 1881
Mental patient at La Salpetriere, going through the phase of large movements

Removal of Fluid
Fluid removed from a patients abdomen using a stomach drain

Patient Collection: Healing / France / 1905

Healing / France / 1905
Breton healer ( rebouteux ), seen curing a dislocated arm, though the patient appears to be in a lot of pain

Patient Collection: Healers / France / 1910

Healers / France / 1910
Breton rebouteux at Saint Gourlay, seen curing a patient of neuralgia

Patient Collection: French Medical Men / 18Thc

French Medical Men / 18Thc
French doctor, surgeon and apothecary with their patient

Patient Collection: Salpetriere Photography

Salpetriere Photography
PHOTOGRAPHING THE PATIENT At La Salpetriere hospital, Paris, doctors working with Charcot obtain photographic documentation of hysteria patients in various states

Patient Collection: Hospitals / USA / Bellevue

Hospitals / USA / Bellevue
BELLEVUE HOSPITAL, NEW YORK A critical case: a bedside consultation for the benefit of students and nurses

Patient Collection: Missionary Gets Help

Missionary Gets Help
THE HEALER A British missionary in Africa treats a native patient - with divine help

Skeleton of Rickets
Skeleton of an adult patient afflicted with rickets (rachitis)

Patient Collection: Edward Jenner & Patient

Edward Jenner & Patient
EDWARD JENNER In 1798 he announced that if a child is inoculated with cowpox, two months later s/he won t contract smallpox even though inoculated with it

Patient Collection: Old Age / Bedridden Bath

Old Age / Bedridden Bath
An elderly bedridden patient is given a bed bath

Father & Sulky Boy
Whats the matter, son? : A father sits down and talks patiently to his young son, who for some reason is in rather a strop or has just been a rather naughty boy

Patient Collection: Leprosy Treating Patient

Leprosy Treating Patient
Treating patients at Lambarene, Africa

Hospital Patient
A bedridden patient looks pleased with the attentions of the doctor, who is checking his medical records. The nurse in attendance prepares some medicine on her trolley

Patient Collection: Patient in Strait Jacket

Patient in Strait Jacket
Patient at Charenton in straigh jacket

Patient Collection: Symptoms of Rabies 1870

Symptoms of Rabies 1870
Diagram to show what happens to your body when you have rabies

Patient Collection: Nightingale / Scutari / Cool

Nightingale / Scutari / Cool
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE In Scutari, Florence Nightingale attends a patient

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In the depths of history, the concept of "patient" has evolved alongside humanity's pursuit for medical care and understanding. From the haunting silhouettes of World War I soldiers, their bodies bearing witness to the horrors of battle, to the delicate intricacies revealed by a 3D angiogram in 1981, our journey through healing is as diverse as it is profound. It was in 1846 that a groundbreaking milestone forever changed surgery - the first use of anesthesia. This revolutionary discovery brought relief to countless individuals who previously endured unimaginable pain during procedures. In those early days, patients were often confined within asylum walls under Charcot's watchful eye, seeking solace from their troubled minds. The X-ray C017 / 7187 reveals a broken wrist bone frozen in time - a testament to both human fragility and resilience. Across continents and centuries, hospitals like Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex became beacons of hope for those seeking comfort amidst illness or injury. Even dentistry had its place in this narrative; Victorian scrap captures an unsettling scene where a dentist pulls a tooth with determination etched on his face. Yet progress prevailed as Florence Nightingale emerged as an emblematic figure advocating for proper healthcare practices. Pneumothorax treatment found its place among medical advancements too - captured vividly through an X-ray image that showcases not only cause but also effect. Meanwhile, H. M Bateman's cartoon humorously depicts the trials faced by dentists throughout history. In Cuba around 1900, Dr. Carlos Finlay and Dr. Walter Reed stood at the forefront of conquering Yellow Fever after years plagued by its devastating effects on communities. Their collaboration paved the way for inoculations against this deadly disease. Looking back further still into ancient times brings us face-to-face with trepanation depicted in mesmerizing artwork from the fourteenth century - revealing mankind's earliest attempts at cranial surgery.