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Number of cases treated or under treatment during the year
were:—
Ringworm:—
(i) Scalp 2
(ii) Body 6
Scabies 4
Impetigo 13
Other skin diseases 517
During the year the County Council decided that cases of plantar
warts should not be treated at any of their clinics under general
anaesthesia Such children are now referred to Dr. Deville's Clinic,
but Dr. Adamson continues to hold her own clinic for subsequent
follow up id for treatments not requiring anaesthesia.
Child Guidance
This year emphasis has been placed on prevention of emotional
difficulties. This involves starting with children of pre-school age
and their mothers and these developments have been described earlier
in this report.
Figure for school children treated are as follows:—
No. of cases. referred 40
No. who received treatment 18
(Of this number, 6 were subsequently recommended for residential
placement as Maladjusted Children.)
No. of case closed—left district or appointments not kept 7
No. of case referred but still awaiting investigation at end of
year 15
Participation on in case conferences has continued to be of invaluable
help and in st, and we are grateful to Dr. Davidson and her team
for their enthusiastic support.
HYGIENE AND INFECTION
Washing Facilities
I am particularly pleased to be able to report a very material
improvement in hand-washing facilities during the year. Many schools
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