Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-02
State Insane Hospital Investigation Resumed Monday
Afternoon Honse--Hear7ng May Conclude Today

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after the accident, Mulholland was
sent to the dentists. To correct an i'm
preston that the dentist discovered
this injury while examining the pa
tient, Dr. Vosburgh testified that
Mulholland was sent to the dentist
by Dr. Hall and himself. Witness tes-
titled that MuIholland was inclined to
be playful and attempted to turn
handsprings, or to bounce himself on
his head
The record of Mulholiand's alleged
attempted escape was read by the
doctor
at any time. prior to Dunbar's
leaving the institution, did Mulholland
make any complaint that Dunbar
struck him."
mo he did not; until after Dun
bar left
In reference to the case of Mrs.
Frith's daughter the witness said that
Mrs. Firth came to his office one aft
ernoon, very much excited, claiming
her daughter had been injured, and
wanted the matter investigated. The
witness said he investigated and
! tOunQ tndL the dSSdulI was ooiiiibit-
| ted by another patient.
| "How much time did you spend with
Mrs. Firth in looking into this case?"
Between three and four hours
AS TO Thomas Sweeney alleged to
have died in hot packs, Mr.. William
son asked:
What was the temperature of the
packs? 2"
"Sixty-ive degrees"
ut is alleged that another patient,
Ella Hayward, was put in packs
Not hot packs"
Witness said this patient had i'm
proved in health.
what is the temperature of hot
pack"
From 75 to ITO degrees"
what do you give as to tempera-
ture of packs?'
4 always specify by written or
ders."
What do you mean by physical
examination
Witness said similar to life insur-
ance examination.
rs such an examination made be-
fore giving packs?"
MOI diN dys.
Witness said physicians did deter
mine the condition of the patient be-
fore taking packs, by many methods,
though not always physical.
The case of Mary Blake. said the
witness, did not make necessary
diagnosis.
When a patient is admitted does
the physician make diagnosis
"The physician who admits her
does
The witness described the confer
ences on the cases. The case is re-
viewed, ie., the history of the case
fully gone over, and, after discus
sion a diagnosis made.
Does that benefit the patients!
I'm some cases it does. and some
times it Doesn't
Does 1t act as kind Of check on
the other diagnosis?"
1T does"
Speaking of letter from Walter
Cooper. DR.. Vosburgh said it was not
a letter of inquiry but Of instruction,
and. to refute the charge, he tore 1t
ND. He produced the letter and tes-
tilted he endeavored to carry out the
instructions.
| did the letter require any answer!
"I don't believe it did"
who hires the attendants?
Some times l do or the superintend-
ent"
He stated he was under the instruc-
tion of the head, and that he ascertained
/ that all attendants We're worthy OF en-
i pioying.
/ 1T, "a
witness testified that practical instruc-
/ ton was given to the student nurses.
us it common knowledge that the
change of patients from one ward to
another is benehcial?'
1T is
"Who orders the changer"
1.-THE physician in charge"
.Is the privilege of visiting the hos
pital open to every body in the Slater"
"It is
"What days can they conner
| DIR. Vosburgh stated that sometimes
other days were opened. He explained
| the method of visiting.
| Are visitors allowed to go into the
patients rooms with them?"
Sometimes; not always"
| Letters of reply, written by DR.. Miller
were introduced, but the Governor took
it for granted that the letters were al
right.
What was the opportunity of Miss
Yorke, the stenographer, as to access
to the reeords?"
'She had full access to them"
'fWas Miss Yorke at one time repri-
| manded by your"
| Several times"
"Under the law whose duty is 1t to
/ furnish coffins?'
/ "Why the steward and treasurer
THAT has always been the practice?"
| "It has"
Cross Examination.
| CCross-examination by Judge Cleaves
| was allowed here The counsel for the
"prosecution' asked: rs 1t the duty of
the steward and treasurer to furnish the
collins or the physicians orders?"
why, yes"
In reference to the hot packs and the
written order, witness said the physi-