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May 2022
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The Brain Experiments of Harry Bailey, P...

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Forced out of Callan Park, Harry Bailey began practicing at a private hospital. Without much oversight, he experimented with risky treatments involving barbiturate cocktails, electric shocks, and “holidays” for his patients’ brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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