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If necessary the doctor writes to general practitioners, hospital consultants
or other persons about individual student's needs.
In general, students are seen by appointment and ample time given for
full discussion between doctor and student. The consultation is private.
The commonest difficulties, so far, have been in arranging interviews
for students at times convenient for them which did not conflict with
lectures. This has been overcome by arranging occasional evening sessions
or changing days or times of day-time sessions as necessary. The high proportion
of overseas students - Greek, Italian, Arabian, French, and others
- has been noticeable and has presented problems at times.
The Commonest Complaints
1. Anxieties
(a) Associated with parents or boy friends.
(b) Travelling - many students travel long distances and are tired.
(c) Living accommodation - many students live in "Bigs" and do their
own cooking, which is often very inadequate.
2. Indigestion
3. Dysmenorrhoea and other gynaecological problems
4. Insomnia
The sessions have continued to prove to be interesting both for doctor
and for students, who were found to be relaxed and ready to discuss
their problems. It was clear that some students require help both from
physical and psychiatrict aspects.

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