New York State Department of Mental Hygiene Research Studies

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
Records in this series include data sheets, coding sheets, abstracts of patient records, and reports. Included are records relating to the Baxstrom patient research study and the pre-Baxstrom research study in the 1970s, which examined individuals transferred from hospitals of the criminally insane under the Department of Correctional Services to the civil mental hospitals in the Department of Mental Hygiene.
Title
Department of Mental Hygiene research studies
Quantity
11 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B2531
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by Mental Hygiene identification number in ascending order.

Scope and Content Note

Records in this series include data sheets, coding sheets, abstracts of patient records, and reports. Included are records relating to the Baxstrom patient research study and the pre-Baxstrom research study in the 1970s, which examined individuals transferred from hospitals of the criminally insane under the Department of Correctional Services to the civil mental hospitals in the Department of Mental Hygiene. This study followed the landmark ruling Baxstrom v. Herold, 383 U.S. 107 (1966), which led to major changes in studies and in state policies.

11963 Office of Mental Health research studies, contains related records.

Other Finding Aids

Transfer list is available at the repository.

Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under records disposition number 11962, and includes records from transfer list 790005.

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.

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