Patient records of lithium treatments

Maker
John F J Cade AO (b.1912, d.1980)
Date
1948-1950
Description
Original record cards of lithium treatment by John Cade, who discovered its benefits for treating manic-depressive disorders. Ink notations on yellow and "x5" system cards, showing dates and conditions of patients. The first record for each patient bears their name, with dates and medical notes following.
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Object detail

Date
Medium
ink on card
Measurements
17 cards, each 12.8 x 20.4 cm
Accession Number
MHM00985
Credit line
Gift of Mrs John F J Cade, 1981
Inscriptions
name/inscriptions ▫ patient name appears in blue ink at the top of their first treatment card
notations/inscriptions ▫ in ink, showing dates and conditions of patients
Object Type
Medical History Museum Category

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