The physician's report for the year 1845 : ordered to be printed for the use of governors, March 9, 1846 / The Royal Hospital of Bethlem.

  • Bethlem Royal Hospital (London, England)
Date:
1846
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Credit: The physician's report for the year 1845 : ordered to be printed for the use of governors, March 9, 1846 / The Royal Hospital of Bethlem. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The unwearied kindness of the Matron, on the one hand, and the indefatigable assiduity of the Steward, on the other, can he equalled only by the unvarying atten¬ tions and benevolent demeanour of the resident Medical Officer, who has so recently been appointed to fulfil the duties of his arduous post. It will be gratifying to the Governors to hear, that his predecessor, although crippled by the labours of long ser¬ vice, is enjoying, through their munificence, that comfort and relaxation, which is the solace of declining years, and the support of an impaired constitution. CLASS OF PATIENTS. As in the Report of last year, so on this occasion it will appear, that the gates of the Hospital have been open to a large variety of denominations, as regards their places of nativity, their religious persuasion, and their occupa¬ tion in life. The Statistical Tables accompanying this Report, and which nearly resemble those of last year, will detail all the particulars in connexion with these minor circumstances. In many instances, the comforts enjoyed are far beyond those which the poorer lunatics have been able to attain during their previous life; while those of a rank a little more elevated, must appreciate, as soon as they are capable of doing so, the fitness and propriety of all the arrangements, and their precise adaptation to the main object in view—their own efficient restoration to a sound and healthy tone of mind. ATTENDANTS. The same uniform regularity and kind demeanour pre-