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or guardian, that if the family income exceeds a certain scale they must
be prepared to contribute (anything from Is. to 8s. per week according
to income) towards the maintenance of the child while in the Wards.
The parent, or guardian, is to be warned to be prepared to leave the
child in the Wards if the Consulting Medical Officer so advises.
(4) A history sheet is to be completed and forwarded to the Medical
Officer of Health in sufficient time for transfer to the Consulting Physician
before the child is seen by him.
(5) Upon admitting a patient to the Wards, the Matron will obtain
from the parent, or guardian, particulars as to past and present feeding,
the present condition of the patient (marks on body, rashes, deformities,
etc.) and illnesses.
These particulars will be attached to the history sheet.
The Matron will give to the parent, or guardian, a leaflet giving
certain information as to visiting, removal of patients, etc.
(6) The Matron will inform the Medical Officer of Health immediately
of the name and address of all patients admitted.
(7) The Medical Officer of Health will obtain particulars of income
of family for the purpose of assessment, and will assess each case, so that
payments may be commenced without delay. All assessments will be
submitted to the Committee at the first available meeting for their
confirmation.
(8) After assessment the parent, or guardian, and Matron will be
informed.
(9) The Matron will notify the Medical Officer of Health of the
probable day of discharge to enable the Health Visitor to resume touch
with the case.
In cases where it can be afforded, parents are required to pay towards
the maintenance of their children and in this connection an income scale
submitted by the Ministry of Health has been adopted as a general