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Merton 1969

[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:—
NumberMedical494
Social771
Total1,265
AgeUnder 16
16 to 20203
21+1,062
AdviceIUD251
Other1,014
Established patients (including transfers): —
Medical584
Social1,553
Total2,137
Supplies for Social Hardship cases: —
Paying part cost32
Free28
Cytological Smears:—
Number taken2,184
Referred for Investigation17
Out of Borough patients160
Total Attendances to see the Doctor10,014
Number of Doctor Sessions618