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Wellcome Collection hosted two debates in London on the best and worst ideas, phenomena, developments and practices in the history of medicine - the first on 26 June 2008, the second on 17 July 2008. In conjunction with these events, spiked ran this online debate to ask experts, commentators and spiked readers for their nominations.


The benefits of anti-psychotic drugs
by Chris Yianni31 July 2008

The development of medication has allowed many people with mental health problems to live relatively normal and fulfulling lives in the community.

Draining Africa of healthcare professionals
by William Schabas17 July 2008

There's nothing wrong with African medics wanting a better life, but recruitment policies in the North are hurting poor people in the South.

The debate on ‘The Best of Medicine’ on 26 June and ‘The Worst of Medicine’ on 17 July will both take place at the Wellcome Collection in central London. See the live debates page for more information.



From April to July 2008, we asked experts, commentators and spiked readers to nominate the best and worst of medicine. Here's what they told us.

Please note the debate is now closed.