London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Croydon 1957

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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AgeDiseaseTreatmentDuration of visitsRemarksResult
86HemiplegiaG.A.& ExercisesStill under careThis patient was rehabilitated but is now back on books.Transferred to another nurse.
76HemiplegiaG.A.& Exercises8 weeksVery co-operative.Complete recovery.
93Fractured FemurG.A.& ExercisesStill under careCan walk with difficulty.Partial recovery.
76HemiplegiaG.A. & Exercises8 weeksMade good recovery.Walks very well.
46Cerebral TumourG.A.& Exercises5 weeksThere is nothing that can be done here.Transferred to another nurse.
86HemiplegiaG.A.& Exercises5 daysPatient fell while alone in the house. Admitted to Mayday with fractured Femur.Admitted to hospital.
86HemiplegiaG.A.& Exercises8 weeksThis patient is totally blind.Can walk unaided.
76HemiplegiaG.A.& Exercises14 weeksPatient could not speak. Responded to treatment.Walks with tripod,. speech has returned.
76Cardiac & DebilityEncourage to get up4 daysDied.
86General DebilityG.A.1 weekThis patient was making a good recovery but developed Gastritis.Admitted to hospital.
76HemiplegiaExercises4 weeksPatient very co-operative. Now attending Speech Clinic.Complete recovery except speech.
57HemiplegiaG.A.& ExercisesStill under carePatient has made a remarkable recovery. Remaining on books for bed bath.R.O. B.
85HemiplegiaG.A.1 weekRelatives requested patient to go into nursing home.Nursing home.
87Cerebral ThrombosisG.A.5 daysDied.
83HemiplegiaG.A.& ExercisesStill under carePatient has made good progress. Home conditions not good.R. O. B.
84HemiplegiaG. A .& ExercisesStill under carePatient made good progress but doctor wishes her to rest.R. O. B.
18HemiplegiaQ. A.& Exercises3 weeksPatient had a very slight stroke, made a quick recovery.Complete recovery.