Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/42
Title
Case notes, 1853-1854, of patients under the care of Robert Bentley Todd, Physician, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1853 Mar - 1854 Mar (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of case notes compiled on behalf of Robert Bentley Todd, Professor of Physiology, King's College London, and Physician, King's College Hospital, reflecting a broad spectrum of cases including diabetes, carcinoma of the stomach, chorea, anaemia, epilepsy, several instances of lead poisoning, typhoid and 'apoplexy'. Patient descriptions often include name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation and health history. Indexed in chronological order with names and ages of patients, reason for referral, ward and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile