Edward Hanchett to Hans Sloane – June 18, 1719
Item info
Date: June 18, 1719 Author: Edward Hanchett Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4045 Folio: ff. 215-216
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
June 18, 1719
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Sloane
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Transcription
Edward Hanchett was a physician, of Royston.
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mr. Sloane
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Mr Sloane's fever has abated, he has not had any convulsions, and manages to walk in his room. He has had 'the Hickup' for two days and sleeps little.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
He took some medicines, including 'Aykeen C.[?]' and 'E Metcon [?]'.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:No hiccups at night, but has had 'troubling in the hands'.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Hiccups, Sleep Apnea, Fevers