Key Information
Reference code
KH/CN/1/94
Title
Case notes, 1863-1865, of surgical patients compiled on behalf of Sir William Fergusson, Surgeon, King's College Hospital
Date(s)
- 1863 Oct - 1865 Apr (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
1 vol
Scope and content
Manuscript volume of surgical in-patient case notes compiled by House Surgeons and Dressers on behalf of William Fergusson, Professor of Surgery, King's College London, notably describing abscesses, ulceration, burns, fractures, the removal of tumours, to correct the retention of urine, and irregularities such as cleft palate. 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