Hudson River State Hospital Patient Case Books
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series contains case files consisting of official forms and administrative data for patients at Hudson River State Hospital.
Title
- Hudson River State Hospital patient case books
Quantity
- 52 cubic feet; 26 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2849
Creator
Arrangement
Numerical by patient number.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of case files for patients at Hudson River State Hospital. The files consist of the official forms and administrative data documenting the admission, legal status, assessments, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients in Hudson River State Hospital. Records include admission, death, and discharge records; correspondence to patients; inter-agency correspondence; patient photographs; census statistics; and autopsy reports of patients in the hospital.
Other Finding Aids
Container lists are available at the repository.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 14231.
Processing Information
B2849-21: Original bound case books were disbound and documents placed in folders.
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.