Rules for the government of the Leicester Infirmary and Fever House, open to the sick poor of any county or nation, established 1771.

Date:
1871
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Credit: Rules for the government of the Leicester Infirmary and Fever House, open to the sick poor of any county or nation, established 1771. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    instances of misconduct or irregularity on the part of the Patients or Nurses. 22 He shall visit the Wards every morning and even- ing, and inquire into the state of health of each Patient, and report whatever may be necessary to the Physicians and Surgeons at their next visit. 23 He shall not prescribe without the permission of the Physicians or Surgeons, excepting in cases of necessity, when they cannot be consulted, or in con- formity with Rule 4, Part 2. 24 He shall accompany the Physicians and Surgeons through the Wards of the Infirmary and Fever House when visiting their Patients, and if at any time absent from the Infirmary shall leave notice with the Matron where he may be found, and in case of sick- ness, or when under leave of absence, he shall provide a substitute to be approved of by the Physicians and Surgeons and the Weekly Board. He shall take care that the House is never left during his temporary absence without an Apprentice, or Pupil, capable of taking charge of the Patients. 25 He shall have charge of the Drugs and Medicines, of which he shall take stock every three months.