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Investigation of the Committee of the Legislature of 1881 Concerning the Management of the Maine Insane Hospital Part 2 (14-354688-F017-I001-P1043.pdf)

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the uterus takes on expulsive action it may come on instantly, and then the thing becomes apparent. Q. I don't refer to a matter of that kind, but Dr. Harlow goes in and has a cursory observation, and sees nothing of the kind. He goes in again, and he says without examining the person of that woman it was apparent what the trouble was A. That was by the pains I suppose. Q. Birth had been produced A. Then of course it would be pretty apparent at that time By Mr. Baker: Q. Were you aware of the practice of the physicians there not to make examinations by the persons of the female patients A. I have been told by them that they do not. Q. Does the board of trustees so far as you know, approve of that resolution as a wise one A. Since I came in we have never thought best to change that rule.

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Language: English

Date: 1881

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