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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.
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A risky business?
| by Julius Pasteiner | 1 October 2009 |
Gambling problematises the idea of self-control |
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Food security is the big issue
| by Henry Dimbleby | 1 October 2009 |
We may need to change our eating habits in the West to allow for a growing population, but that might be good for us, too. |
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Poker: a game of skill?
| by Laurence Edwards | 19 September 2009 |
While luck has a role, in the long term, skill is paramount. |
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Don’t neglect biotech
The impact of the recession on risk-taking can be glimpsed in that most risky sector: medical advance. |
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A new era of regulation?
| by Edward Mason | 5 June 2009 |
Business activity is being reshaped more by societal attitudes than new forms of regulation. |
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The benefits of anti-psychotic drugs
| by Chris Yianni | 31 July 2008 |
The development of medication has allowed many people with mental health problems to live relatively normal and fulfulling lives in the community. |
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The oral contraceptive pill
| by Rob Johnston | 30 June 2008 |
The ‘Pill’ is more than just a contraceptive - reliable birth control has helped women along the road to equality. |
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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.
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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. |
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