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The Pattison-Miller quarrel

F L Pattison

    Scottish Medical Journal
    |July 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    A 1817 dispute between surgeons Granville Sharp Pattison and Hugh Miller at Glasgow Royal Infirmary involved accusations of unprofessional conduct. An inquiry found Pattison at fault in one amputation, leading to censure by the Board of Directors.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical History
    • Surgical Ethics
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Details a significant 1817 conflict between surgeons Granville Sharp Pattison and Hugh Miller at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
    • Hugh Miller accused Granville Sharp Pattison of unprofessional conduct during two surgical amputation procedures.
    • The dispute led to the formation of a Committee of Enquiry to investigate the allegations.

    Discussion:

    • The Committee of Enquiry investigated the surgical conduct of Granville Sharp Pattison.
    • Pattison was found to have committed an error in one of the two amputation surgeries.
    • The Glasgow Royal Infirmary's Board of Directors formally censured Pattison following the committee's findings.

    Key Insights:

    • The inquiry established professional misconduct by a surgeon in a historical hospital setting.

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  • Documentary evidence, including the Committee of Enquiry's Proceedings and Pattison's Memorial of Exculpation, reconstructs the event.
  • This case highlights early 19th-century standards and disciplinary actions in surgical practice.

    • Outlook:

    • Provides a case study for understanding the evolution of surgical accountability and ethics.
    • Offers insights into historical medical disputes and their resolution within institutional frameworks.
    • Serves as a valuable resource for researchers of medical history and professional conduct.