The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1852]: Case of Mrs Aitkinson whose unspecified condition - affecting her joints - requires sea bathing and electrical treatment.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:5048] |
Reply headed 'For Mrs Aitkinson', whose ailment, which seems to affect her 'power of motion' and joints, 'is in its nature obstinate and has appeared to be so by its hitherto resisting many remedies which seem to have been previously employed'. Cullen advises warm bathing (the temperature determined using 'Farenheit's thermometer') and the use of electricity. The upper part of p. 3 is poorly copied and partially illegible. | 10 May 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4371] | |
| [PERS ID: 4370] | Mrs Aitkinson |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4372] | Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit |
Unique Places linked to this Case
1 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
1 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 |
