Pages from the past — Dr R S Allison

Doctor R S Allison (1899-1978) was an exceptionally able and hardworking physician, on the staff of the Royal Victoria Hospital from 1930 to 1964. His first interest was in gastroenterology. This was superseded by neurology and for his neurological work he became nationally and internationally known. He was the first full -time neurologist in the Royal Victoria Hospital. It was he who built up the large and effective department which now exists. He had a life long interest in the sea and in the Royal Navy. Among his many publications is his invaluable history of the Royal Victoria Hospital, The seeds of time. His success was due to his linguistic gifts, to his devotion to the study of disease and the care of patients, and to his ability to command and organise.