British doctor tortured in Chile

Title

British doctor tortured in Chile

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

3 Jan 1976

Year of production

1976

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Duration

00:04:14

Description

Sheila Cassidy is a British doctor who went to Chile to practice medicine. While she was there, she treated a political opponent of the new regime, and was arrested and tortured as a result. On her return to England she gives a press conference on the events which transpired during her time in Chile.

Contributors

Sheila Cassidy

Keywords

International relations; Medicine (occupation); Torture; Prisoners; Chile; Doctors

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