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The IUD (intra uterine device) is not fitted at the clinic but for women advised this method
of contraception facilities exist at the Islington Family Planning Centre at the Finsbury Health
Centre where there are also facilities for advice on psycho-sexual difficulties, infertility and
vasectomy.
During the year 806 cervical smears were taken, all of which were negative. We are happy to
co-operate with the Corporation in the provision of this valuable family planning service which is
much appreciated by women living and working in the City."
Well Women's Clinic
The clinic, set up in 1958 with Corporation funds, is established at St. Bartholomew's
Hospital.
The following report of the work of the clinic during 1971 has been received from Mr. D.K.
Williams, F.R.C.S., M.R.C.O.G.
"Total number ot attendances:- 507
Abnormal Smears
Inflammatory changes 30
Atrophic changes 38
Trichomonas infection 5
Monilia infection 6
Pap. class III 1
Clinical Findings
Cervical Polyps 14
Cervical Erosion 6
Fibroids 16
Primary amenorrhoea 1
Post menopausal bleeding 1
Hyperthyroid state 1
Ca. Breast 1
Benign hyperplasia 2
Urinary tract infection 1"
Bank of England Cervical Smear Scheme
The following report on the work of the clinic during the year has been received from Dr. I.D.
MacDonald, M.D;-
"The Bank Cervical Smear Scheme continues to work successfully.
During 1971 381 cases were examined. There were no positives although one doubtful case
is to be kept under observation. As in previous years, a number of minor gynaecological disorders
were diagnosed and referred to their doctors for treatment."
Domiciliary Physiotherapy
The Metropolitan District Nursing Association continued to employ a sessional domiciliary
physiotherapist to treat, under general practitioner or hospital supervision, those persons who
would usefully benefit from this type of service which may not be provided by a local authority
under the Act.
1970 1971
Number of patients treated during the year 18 18
Visits made to treat patients, visit doctors
and clinics 288 320
EDUCATION ACT, 1944
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE
The general standard of health at the Sir John Cass's Foundation School is good and a high
level of hygiene is maintained.
During the year the following school medical inspections were carried out:-
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