From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter concerning the medical case of a Mrs. Pattinson and the transfer of care between doctors.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 113\4\ scan0034 | |
| Date | 22th December 1936 | |
| W/P - Sr. Rms File 1002 Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}15/KW.22.12.36. Dear Sr., I am enclosing a letter from a local doctor to Dr. Galop, which I should like you to deliver to the specialist yourself so that you can deal with the matter tactfully. The position is that after being at home for about 10 days, Pattinson's arm suffered from a rather severely discharging sinus, and in consequence Mrs. Pattinson was very anxious to have an expert opinion on it. This being so, the local doctor, Sherwood, rang me up, and Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} agreed that they should go down to London and see Dr. Pratt. Dr. Pratt's views of the case are contained in this letter from Dr. Sherwood. From a telephone conversation which Dr. Pratt had with our local man, it would appear that there is still a possibility of the case being a very long one. If, on the removal of the plate, bone formation does not go forward satisfactorily, then bone grafting may be necessary. The living expenses alone of Mr. and Mrs. Pattinson in France have already amounted to over £600. Furthermore, as you know, being abroad was getting on both their nerves. All things considered, therefore, Hs.{Lord Ernest Hives - Chair} is very anxious for Dr. Galop to hand the job over to Dr. Pratt to carry on with over here. Sherwood thinks there is no difficulty regarding professional etiquette, the only point being as to whether Dr. Galop can satisfactorily explain to Pratt what he has already done. As a last resort, it may be necessary for Dr. Galop to come over when the arm is open for the removal of the plate, and show Pratt exactly where the nerve lies. Sherwood, however, hardly thinks this will be necessary. We would therefore ask you to talk the matter over with Galop, and ring up as soon as you have his opinion on the matter. You will note that we cannot delay for very long because the doctors say something should be done within a fortnight. I shall be at the Works until 5 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. [Signature] Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} | ||