Lunacy law for medical men / by Charles Mercier.

  • Mercier, Charles Arthur, 1852-1919.
Date:
1894
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Credit: Lunacy law for medical men / by Charles Mercier. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the schedule to the Act, but should nevertheless be here inserted (see p. 19). The reason why neither of the medical certificates accompanying this petition is under the hand of the usual medical attendant of the said A. B. is [ ].* * Strike out these words if one certificate is under the hand of the usual medical attendant. The first document that must accompany the petition is the Statement of Particulars, which is in the form prescribed by the Act (Form 2, Schedule II), and given below. The only comment that is necessary with regard to it is a reminder that every particular in the statement must be filled in ; and that if the particular is not known, the space must not be left blank, but the fact that it is unknown must be stated. Statement of Particulars. Statement of particulars referred to in the annexed petition [or in the above or annexed order]. The following is a statement of particulars relating to the said A. B. Name of patient, with Christian names at length. Sex and age. f Married, single, or widowed. f Rank, profession, or previous occupation (if any), t Religious persuasion. Residence at or immediately previous to the date hereof, f Whether first attack. Age on first attack. When and where previously under care and treatment as a lunatic, idiot, or person of unsound mind, f Duration of existing attack. Supposed cause. Whether subject to epilepsy. Whether suicidal.