Incorrect statement: In: “We’ll drink to that: the 200th anniversary of the permanent Sydney Hospital” in the 16 January 2012 issue of the Journal (Med J Aust 2012; 196: 77-78), the statement “[Sydney Hospital] hosted the first operation under general anaesthetic (a leg amputation under chloroform)” was incorrect and is withdrawn. For further information, see page 315 in this issue.
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