Record

Collection	GB 0231 University of Aberdeen, Special Collections
Level	Item
Ref No	MS 38/155
Alt Ref No	75
Title	Papers of David Skene: correspondence: Letter from William Cullen to George Skene
Date	18 April 1769
Extent	1 item
Administrative History	William Cullen (1710-1790), chemist and physician
Description	Letter from William Cullen, Edinburgh to George Skene in which he discusses a case of hydarthrus; he complained to [David] Skene about George's ambiguity of opinion and throwing the decision and consequences upon him; he cannot easily be reconciled to amputation as it would be hazardous in the current situation with few benefits - if the boy's life is threatened by the abscess, amputation would not save it; he suggests medicines and treatments that may be employed , 18 April 1769.
Access Status	Open
Access Conditions	The records are available subject to the signed acceptance of the Department's access conditions.
Related Material	MS 38/42 - 43, 154, 164

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