126 | Pt3 | John R Brinkley From Charlatan to Prey
In part 3, we conclude our deep dive into the life and times of John Romulus Brinkley, a notorious medical charlatan known for his goat gland surgeries, and his rivalry with Morris Fishbine, a prominent figure in the American Medical Association. The discussion covers Brinkley's rise to fame, his controversial practices, and the eventual fallout from his fraudulent medical career, culminating in a scathing exposé that would change the landscape of medical ethics in America.
This conversation delves into the life and downfall of John R. Brinkley, a notorious figure in medical history known for his fraudulent goat gland surgeries. The discussion covers his rise to fame, the legal battles he faced, the courtroom drama during his trial, and the eventual collapse of his empire. The hosts explore the ethical implications of his practices, the public's perception of him, and the lasting impact of his actions on the medical community and society at large, prompting thoughtful consideration of the lessons learned from Brinkley's story.
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Charlatan: America’s Most Dangerous Huckster, The Man Who Pursued Him, and The Age of Flimflam by Pope Brock: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CDNBQ
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https://lawrepository.ualr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2050&context=lawreview
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The Rise of John Romulus Brinkley
06:10 The Arch-Nemesis: Morris Fishbine
12:47 The Meeting of Two Doctors
15:32 Chance Encounters on the Normandy
22:50 Fishbine's Campaign Against Brinkley
29:01 The Fight for Medical Legitimacy
30:21 Brinkley's Defiance Against the Medical Establishment
32:04 Brinkley's Smugness and Tactics
33:42 Political Maneuvering and Personal Vendettas
36:21 The Role of Fishbine in Brinkley's Downfall
37:55 Brinkley's Violent Reputation and Paranoia
40:12 The Quack Doctor Wars
44:33 The Battle for Patients
48:15 Brinkley's Mo
