The Autumn Ghost – Lessons from the Polio Epidemic and the Origins of Modern Critical Care

Victoria Koutsoubos

Participants joined internationally renowned physician, researcher, and author Dr Hannah Wunsch for a compelling exploration of the 1952 polio epidemic and the revolution in medical care it sparked. Drawing from her acclaimed book The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionized Modern Medical Care, Dr Wunsch uncovered the extraordinary story of the clinicians, scientists, and community members …