Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Surrogate Decision Making Committee files
Series Number
19576
Summary
The series consists of case files of Surrogate Decision-Making Committees (SDMC) documenting the process of obtaining informed consent for medical treatment for patients not competent to decide for themselves. The files primarily provide information on the patient's medical condition, evidence used to make decisions, and the panelists' final determinations.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Archives staff will review requests for specific documents and disclose information pursuant to New York State Freedom of Information Law (FOIL).
This series consists of annual reports published by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled. Reports relate to the status of care of the mentally disabled at state-run psychiatric centers throughout New York. Topics addressed in the reports include the living conditions at state psychiatric centers, legal rights of patients, and changes in the quality of care at these facilities over time.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled chairperson's articles and speeches
Series Number
19356
Summary
This series consists of copies of professional journal articles and speeches by chairman Clarence J. Sundram on a variety of topics relating to the status of care of the mentally disabled, the deinstitutionalization of the mentally ill, and the work of the commission.
Creator
New York (State). State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.