Casenotes Past & Present is a Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh podcast.

In this fortnight’s episode we uncover the history of geriatric medicine, including the use of workhouses and asylums to house the elderly. We also explore medical theories on old age – from the 1600s to the present day, via the discovery of Parkinson’s Disease and an allegedly 169 year old man.

We also talk to Dr Martin Wilson about his experiences working as a consultant geriatrician in the 21st century.

And, to finish off, our case study today is a present rather than a historical one – as Martin tells us about some of the fascinating patients he has met during his work.

A full transcript of this podcast episode can be downloaded here: https://www.rcpe.ac.uk/heritage/talks/past-present-geriatrics

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Credits

Editor and producer: Laura Burgess has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021 after completing her MA in History from UNC Charlotte.

Editor and producer: Sarah E Hayward completed her PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies at Kingston University London in 2023. She has been a volunteer with RCPE Heritage since 2021. She has a passion for archival research and she loves to explore creative ways to assemble and share the hidden stories she uncovers.