The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:1603]: Case of the Revd. Macfarlane who has severe pains in his back in the region of his kidneys.
Documents in this case
3 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:694] |
Reply concerning the case of Rev Macfarlane. Cullen states that it was very proper to judge his complaints as 'of a Phthisical nature' and recommends a journey to Bristol. A postscript mentions that 'If Mr Macfarlane has no other funds than his stipend it was not necessary for him to send me any money'. | 4 January 1783 | |||
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[DOC ID:4934] |
Reply concerning the case of the Revd. Mr. McFarlane, whose complaints Cullen regards as 'a mixture of Rheumatic affection and of indigestion'. Ivie Campbell has been involved in treating him. Cullen offers dietary advice, recommends the wearing of flannel, and encloses prescriptions, which are in Cullen's own hand. | 16 October 1784 | |||
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[DOC ID:2642] |
Letter from Hugh Marshall, visiting Edinburgh, concerning Reverend Robert McFarlane of Kilfinan, who had 'complain'd thro the whole winter of a pain in the small of his back, but [in February] it had grown greatly worse'. It is in the region of the left kidney, and spasms of pain extend to the testicle and thigh, with pain on urinating. He cannot turn himself in bed. Marshall describes some of the medicines used. | 20 June 1785 | |||
People involved in this case
4 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 336] | Dr Ivie Campbell |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 5262] | Reverend Robert MacFarlane (of Kilfinan) |
| [PERS ID: 432] | Dr Hugh Marshall |
Unique Places linked to this Case
5 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Bristol | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Kilfinan | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
6 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 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Rothesay | Glasgow and West | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Place | Therapeutic Recommendation | Bristol | South-West | England | Europe | certain | |
| Place | Mentioned / Other | Kilfinan | West Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
