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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Barnet 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet]
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clinic has a particular separatism, on the contrary it enjoys a good relationship with many
other disciplines and agencies. A particular emphasis is made on thorough medical
examination and battery objective personality investigations. A link exists with Barnet
General Hospital who kindly supply pathological services to the clinic.
Apart from the regular staff the clinic also has the voluntary services of two postgraduate
psychologists, who participate moreso in research and investigation and contribute
to the scientific standard of the clinic.
Statistics relating to the first six months of the clinic's operation are listed.
Statistics from June 6th 1967 to December 31st, 1967
| BOYS | GIRLS | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of referrals: | |||
| Under 5 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
| 5 — under 10 | 74 | 48 | 122 |
| 10 and over | 31 | 11 | 42 |
| 122 | 69 | 191 | |
| Total number of patients not keeping first appointment: | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| Total number of patients seen: | 63 | 32 | 95 |
| Total number of patients discharged: | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Total number of discharged patients who relapsed before December 1967: | 2 | – | 2 |
| Total attendances: 380 | |||
| Total non-attendances: 147 |