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Acceptance Rate.
The acceptance rate for the year has risen from 57.5% in 1937
to 60% last year. This shows a steady increase in the public
appreciation of the scheme which though gratifying in many
respects also places a greater burden on those concerned and
increases the interval at which all can be re-treated.
Every effort is made not to waste time treating cases of persistent
"refusals." It is, however, often impractical to exclude
them entirely from treatment, especially where private attention
cannot be afforded.
Attendances and Charges for Treatment.
The total number of attendances for the year was 18,833 compared
with 19,225 for 1937. The Clinic charges for treatment are
now at the "flat rate" of 1s. per annum, with an extra charge of
2s. for each administration of gas. The above arrangement is
working extremely well, though in cases of proved inability to pay
this charge is temporarily "waived." The sum of £418 l1s. was
received in payment for treatment and £5 3s. 1d. from the Voluntary
Box contribution.
Cases X-Rayed.
The number of cases referred to Mayday Hospital for X-Ray
examination was 103 as compared with 84 in 1937. This form of
examination is a most valuable aid to diagnosis, especially prior to
Orthodontic treatment or in cases of traumatic injury and impacted
teeth. Special times are reserved on two days a week for dealing
with dental cases of this type at the Hospital.
Treatment of Scholarship Children.