Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/92
Title
Case notes, 1862-1864, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1862 Apr - 1864 Aug (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled by House Surgeon William Johnson Smith and others, on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, notably describing cases of tumours in the jaw, breast and elsewhere, cleft palate and other defects, treatment of fractures and also including treatment of a gunshot wound. Patient descriptions often include name, age, place of origin and current abode, occupation and health history. Indexed in alphabetical order, with names of patients, age, dates of admission and discharge, disease and outcome. 1 volume. Fragile