This paper explores the life and works of a man who defied the limitations of his humble beginnings to become recognised as one of the most notable physicians in the UK to date. Sir George Frederic Still was a pioneer in the field of paediatrics and has earned a reputation as a man who loved both his work and his patients. It is the intention of this paper to cast light on the contribution this man made to the medical profession.
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