Francis Disney to Hans Sloane – n.d.
Item info
Date: n.d. Author: Francis Disney Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 69
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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)
n.d.
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
London
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Bignell
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mr. Bignell
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Disney thought the blood came from both lungs.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Disney gave patient a glyster which was followed by a fit of coughing which brought up a great deal of pus. Disney then opened a vein in his arm but the coughing continued until he could not bring up any more blood. He also had convulsive fits and complained of a pain in his side.
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Pain, Coughs, Lungs