Key Information
Reference code
G/S/1/107
Title
Reports of surgical cases, 1855-1856, admitted to Luke Ward, attended by surgeon John Birkett
Date(s)
- 1855 Nov - 1856 Dec (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical case reports of patients admitted to Luke ward, Guy's Hospital, by Mr Birkett, Nov 1855-Dec 1856, describing the condition, treatment and progress of the patient. Also contains contents page which lists date of admission, name of patient, bed number, disease, date of discharge, result, page number and reporter's name; as well as printed copy of 'Points for observation in surgical cases' which lists the information to be included in a surgical report
General Information
Name of creator
Name of creator
(1726-1982)