Medicine Man
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End of life
Seen either as the end of a journey or the beginning of a new one, death has always been of vital concern to the living.
These exhibits explore a range of perspectives on death, from the material to the spiritual.
Medicine owes a huge debt of gratitude to the dead, and human remains are still used for research and teaching. Some parts of the dead, such as transplanted organs, continue to give new life and power to the living.
For a taste of what you would see in the 'End of life' section of Wellcome Collection's 'Medicine Man' gallery, take a look at key exhibits.
Sound bite
Listen to Alan Bennett [MP3], writer, 'The Madness of King George III', talking about King George and his doctors.
