Department of Surgery operation logs, 1908/1951

Scope and content:

The Department of Surgery Operation Logs consist of sixteen logbooks covering the dates from 1908 to 1951. They are divided between general surgery and ENT.

The data found in these books include: Recording date, name, operation, surgeon, and anesthesia. Entries for general surgery after December 1931 contain in addition ward assignment and nurse. Entries for Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat surgery after February 1932 contain in addition history number, ward assignment, assistant surgeon, anesthetist, and nurse.

General Surgery Books (1908-1932).

Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat (EENT) Surgery Books (1917-1937).

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

This collection contains materials that include references to personal or health-related information. Based on their provenance, function, and/or context of creation, the UVA Health Corporate Compliance & Privacy Office has determined these materials are not subject to HIPAA or other statutory privacy restrictions.

Researchers are advised that materials may contain sensitive personal information. Use of these materials should be guided by professional ethics, including respect for individual privacy, dignity, and the potential for harm, particularly when working with identifiable information.

For questions, please contact the curator:

Parent restrictions:

This collection contains materials that are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and/or other applicable privacy laws. Access to these materials is restricted. Use of these materials may be permitted only under specific conditions, including:

-Approved research under a UVA Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol -Preparatory-to-research review by authorized UVA Health employees -Access by individuals to their own medical records, coordinated through UVA Health Information Management

Please contact the curator via email with a detailed request: Meggan Cashwell mfc9n@virginia.edu

Statement for Collections Containing Health Information (Not Legally Restricted) This collection contains materials that include references to personal or health-related information. Based on their provenance, function, and/or context of creation, the UVA Health Corporate Compliance Privacy Office has determined these materials are not subject to HIPAA or other statutory privacy restrictions.

Researchers are advised that materials may contain sensitive personal information. Use of these materials should be guided by professional ethics, including respect for individual privacy, dignity, and the potential for harm, particularly when working with identifiable information.

For questions, please contact the curator: Meggan Cashwell mfc9n@virginia.edu

Parent terms of access:
A portion of this collection contains materials subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws. Access to these materials is restricted and may be granted only under specific conditions, including approved institutional review board (IRB) protocols, preparatory-to-research review by authorized University of Virginia Health employees, or access by individuals to their own records through Health Information Management. Researchers must comply with all applicable privacy regulations, including requirements for de-identification prior to publication. Please email hsl-historical@virginia.edu to learn more about our access policies.

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