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Surgery registers


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
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.
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Title:
Surgery registers
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

(5 volumes)

Inclusive Dates:
1919-1965
Series Number:
B1828

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

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