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Hammersmith 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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Facilities available for:—
(1) Operative Surgery.—Yes.
(2) X.ray.—Yes.
(3) Dental.—Yes.
(4) Ophthalmic.—Yes.
(5) Massage.—Yes.
Arrangements for pathological work:—Own laboratories,
British Post.graduate Medical School.
No. of patients during 1935Admissions = 4,663.
HOSPITALS—VOLUNTARY.
Name :—West London Hospital.
Situation:—Hammersmith Road, W.6.
Purpose:—General Hospital for treatment of sick poor as
In and Out.patients.
No. of available beds:—234.
If used by persons resident outside the area, in what
proportion:—The area served is widespread.
Management:—Board of Management.
| M. | F. | |
|---|---|---|
| General Medical | 24 | 24 |
| General Surgical | 63 | 53 |
| Children, (Mixed) | 31 | |
| Venereal Diseases | 4 | |
| Ear, Nose and Throat (1 Children) | 2 | 3 |
| Skin Diseases (1 Children) | 1 | 1 |
| Other (Private Wing) (Mixed) | 26 |
Facilities available for:—
I 2 Major Operation Theatres.
(1) Operative Surgery.—Minor
(2) X.Ray.—Diagnostic and Therapeutic Departments.
(3) Dental.—Clinics held twice weekly in Out.patients'
Department.
(4) Ophthalmic.—Three afternoons a week in Out—
patients' Department.
(5) Massage.—Department open daily.