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SECTION III.
MAYDAY HOSPITAL.
The policy of the Council in bringing Mayday Hospital more
into line with General Hospitals has been furthered by the appointment
during the year of five visiting consulting medical staff. In
order to co-ordinate the whole work of the Health Department
these gentlemen are appointed as Consultants to the Department
and their services are consequently available at the other institutions
of the Committee.
The Consultants have paid the following visits to Mayday
Hospital:—
Consulting Physician (Dr. Preston) 11 visits —
Consulting Surgeon (Mr. Cowell) 15 visits 3 operations
Consulting Orthopaedic Surgeon
(Mr. Todd) 16 visits 1 operation
Consulting Ophthalmic Surgeon
(Mr Bookless) 56 visits 3 operations
Consulting Ear, Nose and Throat
Surgeon (Mr. Ryland) 14 visits 5 operations
Dr. Greig, the visiting Radiologist, paid 103 visits during the
year.
The alterations and additions, as detailed in my report for
1933 have been proceeded with. At the end of the year the new
central heating station and heating system had been completed,
but has not yet been put into operation; whilst the new ward
block of 66 beds was well advanced, the programme is, however,
somewhat behind-hand and the time table originally decided upon
will have to be considerably modified. Owing to the existing X.Ray
apparatus showing unmistakable signs of decrepitude, new plant
will be provided, and the erection of the new special departments
block will be expedited.
The Medical Staff consists of the Medical Superintendent,
3 other Resident Medical Staff, 6 Visiting Consultant
Staff, and a Visiting Dentist.
The Assistant Medical Officer of Health for Obstetrics is in
charge of the Obstetrical and Gynaecological cases.
Specialised Services.—Orthopaedic, Gynaecological, Dental,
X.Rays, Ultra.Violet Light, Massage, Ophthalmic,
Ear, Nose and Throat.
No. of Trained Nurses 30 (including 18 Sisters).
,, Probationer ,, 72
,, Assistant ,, 7
, Male Attendants 7