Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/64
Title
Case notes, 1843-1844, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1843 Jul - 1844 Jan (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, and Surgeon to the Hospital, including fractures, ulcers, necrosis and abscesses, burns and abrasions, the excise of tumours, treatment of syphilis and the effects of consumption on the brain. Patient descriptions often include name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation, and health history. Indexed in chronological order with names of patients, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile