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Mothers were encouraged to bring their children to the
clinics for advice. Children found to be suffering from any
pathological condition were referred to the family doctor or
hospital, a letter giving particulars of the case being sent with
the patient.
Pathological Conditions
The total number of pathological conditions found was 354.
The number of children found to be suffering from dental
trouble was 110. This figure included every degree of caries.
Dental treatment was advised in all cases and the children were
referred to the family dentist or to the dental clinic, or, in a
minority of cases, to hospital.
There were 58 cases of enlarged tonsils. Treatment was
advised in those cases where it was considered necessary.
There were 28 orthopedic cases. Twenty-one of these were
referred to the Nelson Hospital. Of these, three failed to attend.
Two cases were referred to Charing Cross Hospital.
Ophthalmic conditions were found in 15 children. Seven of
these cases were referred to the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic
Hospital, and two to the Royal Eye Hospital.
There were two cases of feeding difficulty which required
institutional treatment. Both of these were admitted to the
Infants' Hospital, Vincent Square, with good results.