Gowanda Psychiatric Center Master Patient Index Cards
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Overview of the Records
Repository
- New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
- These cards serve as an index to patient admission and discharge registers. Data on the cards includes name, address, next of kin, facility, case number (the facility assigns a patient identification number to the patient), and state identification number (assigned by the Office of Mental Health and is one number per individual regardless of where the individual is receiving treatment). Cards often include additional patient-related notations.
Title
- Gowanda Psychiatric Center master patient index cards
Quantity
- 10 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Bulk Dates
Series Number
- B2914
Creator
Arrangement
Alphabetical
Scope and Content Note
These cards serve as an index to patient admission and discharge registers. Data on the cards includes name, address, next of kin, facility, case number (the facility assigns a patient identification number to the patient), and state identification number (assigned by the Office of Mental Health and is one number per individual regardless of where the individual is receiving treatment). Cards often include additional patient-related notations. This series is no longer created in hard copy. In 1980 the Office of Mental Health automated this function. The State Archives does not hold the records indexed by this series and has no information on their whereabouts.
Related Material
Series B2915, Office of Mental Health Master Patient Index Cards.
Acquisition Information
This series was transferred under RDA 20381.
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.