Richard Darnelly to Hans Sloane – September 18, 1722
Item info
Date: September 18, 1722 Author: Richard Darnelly Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4046 Folio: ff. 291-292
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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)
September 18, 1722
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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
George
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Transcription
Richard Darnelly (d. 1733) was a physician and Member of the Royal College of Physicians, serving as a Censor in 1709 (http://munksroll.rcplondon.ac.uk/Biography/Details/1146).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Sir George
Gender:
Age: -
Description
The patient has regained strength in his legs and arms, though he is still prone to fainting. He is 'very sore with his blisters, wch discharge very much', suffers infrequent 'heats' in bed, has a bowel movement every morning, and finds it difficult to swallow.
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Diagnosis
Darnelly solicits Sloane's opinion.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Fainting, Blisters, Inflammations