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100 1 _aStockton State Hospital
_q(Calif.)
245 1 0 _aRules and Regulations of the Insane Asylum of California :
_bPrescribed by the Resident Physician, August 1, 1861
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-13
508 _aProduced by Bryan Ness, Markus Brenner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Rules and Regulations of the Insane Asylum of California" by Stockton State Hospital is a formal document outlining the operational guidelines and standards of conduct for the staff at the asylum, written in the early 1860s. This publication serves as a historical account, shedding light on the institutional practices and societal attitudes towards mental health treatment during this time period. The likely topic of the book revolves around the management of mental health facilities and the treatment of patients, emphasizing the responsibilities of staff and the ethics of care. The book provides a comprehensive outline of the roles and responsibilities of various personnel within the asylum, including the Resident Physician, Matron, Attendants, and Supervisors. It details the expectations for behavior, treatment of patients, and the maintenance of order within the institution. Emphasis is placed on kindness and respect towards patients, alongside strict regulations to ensure the safety and comfort of both staff and patients. The rules illustrate the importance of discretion in handling patient information, the necessity of cleanliness and order, and the methods of patient care aimed at promoting recovery. Overall, the document represents a structured approach to mental health care, reflecting the values and practices of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPsychiatric hospitals -- California
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27527
999 _c68436
_d68436