Netflix features Essex Hospitals in new medical series
The episodes show staff from Broomfield Hospital work to reattach a finger of a young patient by using state-of-the-art procedures and leeches.Mr Hopkins continued: "It's fantastic to see them at the centre of two episodes of such a powerful and exciting series that will see NHS staff showcase their caring skills and dedication to saving lives to a global audience."
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