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Hammersmith 1938

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]

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The success of this clinic is now well established, and
all future cases referred from institutions will be dealt with
at the dispensary.
X-ray control is carried out at the Hammersmith Hospital.
" Sanocrysin Treatment."
Injections of sanocrysin, and the allied gold salts, are
carried out at the Dispensary, either on the recommendation
for continuation of treatment by Medical Superintendents
of Sanatoria, or when the Tuberculosis Officer considers
such treatment to be indicated for dispensary
patients.
PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS.
Blind Persons Act, 1920.
It was not found necessary to refer any case of blindness
to the London County Council under the scheme for the
education and training of the blind.
SANITARY ADMINISTRATION.
Staff.—There are ten permanent male Sanitary Inspectors,
one permanent woman Sanitary Inspector, and two
temporary male Inspectors.
Eight of the male Inspectors are employed as District
Inspectors, being responsible for all matters excepting
the taking of samples under the Sale of Food and Drugs
Acts and the inspection of Ice Cream Vendors, for which
the Special Inspector is responsible. The Special Inspector
also inspects the Markets. Three Inspectors are concerned
with the Housing Act, Underground Rooms, &c.
The woman Inspector carries out the duties in relation to
Child Life Protection, inspects Factories. &c., where
women are employed, and makes enquiries into cases of
measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, &c.