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Confidential medical records of thousands of patients are stored in this library at St
Confidential medical records of thousands of patients are stored in this library at St

Confidential medical records of thousands of patients are stored in this library at St

Date3/9/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Confidential medical records of thousands of patients are stored in this library at St. Michael's Hospital. Medical records librarian Bernadette O'Connor looks up some information which she will release only to an authorized medical team. No unauthorized person is allowed to see these stacks.
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Sister Pauline O'Leary, left, is director of medical records department of St
Sister Pauline O'Leary, left, is director of medical records department of St
3/9/1973
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