Doctors and nurses are often unsung heroes, those we rely on to patch us up and sometimes literally have our lives in their hands. Well, Anthony Nolan’s latest infographic sheds some light on some of the most influential doctors and nurses of all time, those who have made medical discoveries, implemented new theories or smashed glass ceilings. Thanks to these medical professionals, from Hippocrates to Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, medicine has come a long way.

Explore the infographic below to see who we have to thank for some of the biggest medical breakthroughs to-date.

More info: blog.anthonynolan.org

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