Willard State Hospital Clinical Records

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series of clinical records typically includes patient name; date of commencement of ailment; result (recovered, improved, died); and a narrative of the patient's condition and treatment. One volume pertains only to men and covers a variety of ailments, diagnoses, and treatments. Three volumes contain records for female patients examined and treated mostly for gynecological disorders. Records are restricted.
Title
Willard State Hospital clinical records
Quantity
0.75 cubic feet; 4 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1474
Creator
Arrangement

Arranged by gender of patient and therein chronological.

Scope and Content Note

Each of these clinical records typically include patient name; date of commencement (of ailment); result (recovered, improved, died); and a narrative (by date) of the patient's condition and treatment. One volume (1885-1888) pertains only to men and covers a variety of ailments, diagnoses, and treatments. Three remaining volumes contain records for female patients examined and treated mostly for gynecological disorders.

19069Series 19069, Willard State Hospital Medical Records, contains related information.

Other Finding Aids

Each volume contains an alphabetical name index.

Volume list is available at the repository.

Custodial History

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.

Access Restrictions

Restricted to protect personal privacy.Access permitted under certain conditions upon application and approval of State Archives.

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