Willard State Hospital Surgery Registers
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- This series consists of information about surgeries performed at Willard State Hospital. Information for each procedure includes date, name of patient, name of surgeon, name of assistant, description of procedure, anesthesia used, and name of anesthesiologist. Names of assisting nurses may also be given. Records are restricted.
Title
- Willard State Hospital surgery registers
Quantity
- 0.25 cubic feet; 5 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1828
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
Information recorded for each procedure includes date, name of patient, name of surgeon, name of assistant, description of procedure, anesthesia used, and name of anesthesiologist. Names of assisting nurses are also given for a few years.
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.