Practical observations on the chronic enlargement of the prostate gland in old people; with suggestions for the improved mode of treatment ... to which is prefixed ... remarks on the ... diseases to which the prostate is liable at all periods of life / [F.B. Courtenay].

  • Courtenay, Francis Burdett, 1811-1886
Date:
1839
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Credit: Practical observations on the chronic enlargement of the prostate gland in old people; with suggestions for the improved mode of treatment ... to which is prefixed ... remarks on the ... diseases to which the prostate is liable at all periods of life / [F.B. Courtenay]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    was an “ apothecary,” made his appearance. After some very civil speeches, this gentleman informed me that the patient had been operated on in the morn- ing by Sir , and was now, and had been for some hours suffering under an attack of retention of urine. That Sir was from home, and that by the persuasion of his friends he had sent a very improper” letter to Sir , containing his fees, and informing him that he had determined upon consulting some one else. But that in consequence of his pointing out to the patient the impropriety” of his conduct, he had withdrawn his letter to Sir ; and as Sir was from home when it was sent, he was fortunately unacquainted with its contents, as it had been fetched away again. This gentleman concluded by saying, You must as a medical man be aware that patients, urged by friends, and whilst suffering from pain, take steps that they otherwise would not; of course Mr. B. will send you your fee.” The next day I received a note from Mr. R., enclosing a guinea. I returned him the fee with my compliments, informing him at the same time that, as I had rendered him no service, so I de- sired no remuneration. About a week from this, Mr. R. called upon me. Upon entering my library he said, Mr. Courtenay, I come to ask you what I shall do.” To this I replied, that I, like an Irishman, must answer his question by asking one, that was, what he meant, as he had already made a fool of me,