Inmate medical prescription registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series records the types of medicines prescribed to inmates in Ward A of Matteawan State Hospital. The registers provide the name of the inmate, drug prescribed, date started, dosage and frequency of dosage. Records are restricted.
Title
Inmate medical prescription registers
Quantity
.03 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1524
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series records the types of medicines that were prescribed to inmates in Ward A of Matteawan State Hospital.

The registers provide the name of the inmate, name of drug prescribed, date started, dosage and frequency of dosage. All of the entries for the day have been signed off by the supervising physician.

Other Finding Aids

Volume list.

Access Restrictions

Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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