The Hunterian Oration

This oration delivers a compelling, informative and engaging discourse related to the practice of surgery and the use of surgical techniques. Delivered by Honoratus Leigh Thomas, it is an illuminating look at the moral and ethical responsibilities of surgeons and the role they play in the wider community. Presented to the Royal College of Surgeons in London, the speech is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and practice of medicine and surgery.

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