The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1419]: Case of Mrs Hodgson who, in Cullen's opinion, does not have a 'confirmed consumption'.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:216] |
Reply giving Directions for Mrs Hodgson, chiefly to avoid cold, but also dietary. Cullen does not believe she has consumption, but he prescribes two medicines as back-up in case change of diet is not a sufficient remedy for her symptoms. Instructions for making up the pectoral pills include that they are to be coated with gold. | 31 October 1781 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 4521] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 4520] | Mrs Hodgson |
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 |
