Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]
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From the total of 4,347 smears taken during 1969, 15 required
further investigation for possible malignancy. These patients were
referred to their own doctors for follow-up or gynaecological review.
In addition many patients were referred to their doctors for treatment
of infection by Trichinomas, Monilia and other organisms, also for
other defects found on cervical examination.
Family Planning
Family planning sessions are held at Local Authority Qinics as
follows: —
Amity Grove Clinic, Raynes Park Monday evenings, 6.15-8.15
Cavendish Road Clinic, Colliers
Wood Tuesday mornings, 9.30-11.30
Church Road Clinic, Mitcham Tuesday and Thursday evenings,
6.15-8.00
Thursday mornings, 9.30-11.30
Pelham Road Clinic, Wimbledon Monday, Wednesday and
Friday evenings, 6.15-8.15
Wide Way, Mitcham Monday mornings, 9.30-11.00
Extra sessions have been provided at Pelham Road and Church
Road clinics to meet the increased demand for this service. The
number of cervical smears taken at the Family Planning clinics has
greatly increased.
Details are given below of the numbers and types of case dealt with during the year:—
New Patients:— | ||
Number | Medical | 494 |
Social | 771 | |
Total | 1,265 | |
Age | Under 16 | — |
16 to 20 | 203 | |
21+ | 1,062 | |
Advice | IUD | 251 |
Other | 1,014 | |
Established patients (including transfers): — | ||
Medical | 584 | |
Social | 1,553 | |
Total | 2,137 | |
Supplies for Social Hardship cases: — | ||
Paying part cost | 32 | |
Free | 28 | |
Cytological Smears:— | ||
Number taken | 2,184 | |
Referred for Investigation | 17 | |
Out of Borough patients | 160 | |
Total Attendances to see the Doctor | 10,014 | |
Number of Doctor Sessions | 618 |