Utica State Hospital Patient Diagnosis Meeting Notes
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of eight typewritten volumes of patient case histories and diagnoses. The format of a diagnosis typically consists of a family history; personal history; description of onset of symptoms of mental disturbance; abstract of continued notes; notes of interview prior to presentation; conclusions; diagnosis; prognosis; proposed treatment; extensive notes of interview of patient at staff meeting; and staff discussion and conclusion of each physician present at the meeting.
Title
- Patient diagnosis meeting notes
Quantity
- 2 cubic feet; (8 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1592
Creator
Arrangement
Arranged by type of mental illness.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of eight typewritten volumes of patient case histories and diagnoses. The format of a diagnosis typically consists of a family history; personal history; description of onset of symptoms of mental disturbance; abstract of continued notes; notes of interview prior to presentation; conclusions; diagnosis; prognosis; proposed treatment; extensive notes of interview of patient at staff meeting; and staff discussion and conclusion of each physician present at the meeting.
Other Finding Aids
Volume list is available at the repository.
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Mental illness--Treatment--New York (State)
- Mental illness--Diagnosis--New York (State)
- Psychiatric hospital patients--New York (State)