The Cullen Project | [Case ID:1546]: Case of the brother of Mr Macdougal of Dunollan, who has epileptic fits.

[Case ID:1546]: Case of the brother of Mr Macdougal of Dunollan, who has epileptic fits.

Documents in this case

2 document(s) found in this case.

DOC ID	Summary	Date
[DOC ID:665]	Reply, for 'Mr Macdougal Dunollan'. The letter is addressed to Mr Macdougal, who appears to possess medical knowledge, and concerns his brother. Cullen describes the patient's fits as 'of the Epileptic kind', but states that he will need to see the progression of the disease before deciding on the best course of treatment. In the meantime, he suggests 'reducing every circumstance of a plethoric state'.	9 November 1782

[DOC ID:673]	Reply, for 'Mr Macdougal Dunollan'. Cullen gives directions for the brother of Mr Macdougal. Cullen's directions are chiefly dietary, but he also recommends travelling to London, and hopes to see Mr Macdougal and his brother in Edinburgh soon.	22 November 1782

People involved in this case

3 found.

PERS ID	Full Name
[PERS ID: 1]	Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen)
[PERS ID: 5019]	Mr Macdougal Dunollan
[PERS ID: 5020]	Mr Macdougal Dunollan (Mr Macdougal Dunollan's brother)

Unique Places linked to this Case

3 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
Place		London	London and South-East	England	Europe	certain
Place		Edinburgh	Edinburgh and East	Scotland	Europe	certain

Places and role of place

3 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	Therapeutic Recommendation		London	London and South-East	England	Europe	certain
Place	Mentioned / Other		Edinburgh	Edinburgh and East	Scotland	Europe	certain