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rate manner by second rate doctors. Now we consider it a satisfying, useful,
important speciality requiring special skills which are possessed by all the general
practitioners we saw at work. In general we were surprised and impressed
by what we saw in general practice and are most grateful for having had the
opportunity to see so much."
2. "It is surely imperative for every medical student to appreciate this. Some time in
general practice will help to put the message across and this, we think, is the main
reason for stipulating that every student should see some general practice."
3. Such an attachment "is best done after most of the clinical studies have been
completed and would be better as an elective period, not too near finals."
4. "With regard to the course itself, we felt that the timetable was good, and the
different aspects all fitted in well with each other. The length was also just right—
three months being necessary in order to fit in everything."
5. "We found that a car was almost essential."
The value of this scheme has been proved and it is now to be hoped that further
attachments can be arranged. The Sir Halley Stewart Trust has kindly offered further
help but the difficulty is to interest the Deans and students.
The local general practitioners continue to demonstrate their interest and enthusiasm
in the Centre.
STAFF MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
A senior medical officer, with nursing assistance, is responsible for the medical
examination of new entrants to the staff and in certain circumstances of sick personnel

CHEST CLINICS
The three chest clinics in the Borough are situated at St. Giles' Hospital,
Bermondsey Health Centre, and the Health Services Department, Larcom Street:
the two latter clinics have the same Tuberculosis Care Committee. The Council
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