New York State Office of Mental Health Patient Case Files on Microfilm
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of microfilm copies of documents pertaining to the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients receiving care at Office of Mental Health psychiatric facilities.
Title
- Office of Mental Health patient case files on microfilm
Quantity
- 10 cubic feet; 2,200 16mm microfilm roll(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B2888
Creator
Arrangement
The precise arrangement of these records is unknown, but original records do appear to have been microfilmed roughly chronologically.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of microfilm copies of documents pertaining to the admission, legal status, assessment, treatment planning, treatment, and discharge of patients receiving care at Office of Mental Health psychiatric facilities. Facilities documented include Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, Central Islip Psychiatric Center, Kings Park Psychiatric Center, Edgewood State Hospital, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, and Northeast Nassau Psychiatric Center.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 23059.
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.