The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1567]: Case of Mr Dods who has a history of gout, but seeks advice on what Cullen diagnoses as a 'nervous asthma'. His son Joseph then writes to describe how his father has episodes of 'stupefaction' when his speech falters.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4653] |
Reply headed 'For Mr Dods'. Advice for patient who suffers from 'a dry nervous Asthma' and gout. Cullen recommends flannel next to the skin, including flannel drawers. The letter was probably given to him in person when he consulted Cullen in person. | 30 June 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:2290] |
Letter from Joseph Dods, concerning the case of his father, who had been to visit Cullen a few weeks previously for 'nervous asthma'. Mr Dods, aged about 55, is now also suffering from bouts of stupor and loss of memory. His son asks Cullen's approval for a range of treatments such as leeches, cupping, blistering head-shaving and warm foot-baths. | 28 July 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4670] |
Letter, probably following a personal meeting with patient. concerning the case of Mr Dods, written to the patient's son: 'Your Fathers Ailment seems to have been very properly treated but I am afraid there may be not enough yet done'. He adds 'I can say no more till I have a further report of the Case and if any such is to be sent me I beg it may be by his Physician or Apothecary'. | 31 July 1783 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4145] | Dr |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4143] | Mr Josiah Dods (Josias) |
| [PERS ID: 4144] | Mr Joseph Dods |
Unique Places linked to this Case
4 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
8 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Place of Writing | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Dunbar | Borders | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Place of Handstamp | Berwick-upon-Tweed (Berwick) | North-East | England | Europe | certain |
