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In my report for last year, in referring to the working
of the Infectious Diseases Notification Act, I expressed
my regret—"that the enactment, that the head of the
household, us well as the medical attendant, should notify
the out-break of Infectious disease, is practically a
dead letter." Since then I have seen no reason to alter
the opinion I there expressed. At present the doctor is
not unfrequently looked upon in the light of an
"informer," and the visit of the Inspector of Nuisances
is resented by the patient, his friends, or both—when he
calls to perform the necessary duties of fumigation, etc.
Much needless friction might be avoided if the head of
the household were made to realize his responsibility.
Sanitary Proceedings.
The usual inspection of slaughter-houses,
dairies and bake-houses has taken place, and
no reason found for opposing the renewal of their
licenses in any case. A suitable Parish Mortuary has
been built with rooms for Post-Mortem examinations,
the isolation of bodies dying from Infectious diseases,
etc. The summary of the sanitary operations carried
on during the year will be found in the report of the
combined district.
I am pleased to state that Mr. Friedlander, the
Inspector of Nuisances, has carried out his duties of
fumigation, etc., in a satisfactory manner, and with unfailing
tact and discretion.
C. de LISLE BROCK,
Medical Officer of Health for Tooting.