Bedside Manners 4: Give and Take

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In the not-too distant past, many European communities had their own local executioner. It was a paid government trade just like any other, but it came with a damning social stigma. But this role was a crucial one: though they brought imminent death, many people believed they also played a significant role in holistic healthcare.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.