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The case of high myopia is an interesting one. She had
attended the Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital some years ago, so as
to have a change of glasses. The medical woman there had very
wisely told her that it' she should ever have a child she would need
special care. (I presume that she feared a possible detachment of the
retina.) Fortunately, the patient heeded the warning, and when she
first became an expectant mother she came to the ante-natal clinic.
We have arranged for her to go to the Royal Free Hospital for her
confinement, as it is sometimes possible to have twilight sleep
administered there, and I have asked that it may be given in this case.
The cases of venereal disease were all referred to the Garrett
Anderson or Royal Free Hospital, with the exception of one old
patient, who always refuses any Hospital treatment. Blood tests were
taken in fifteen cases.
The private ward at New End Hospital was opened in March,
1925. In the nine months of last year, from March 20th to December
31st, we sent in 28 mothers who had attended the ante-natal clinics.
Great appreciation of the care and treatment in the private ward was
expressed in nearly every case.
I am, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
MARY KIDD.