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we have children brought to us by their parents, who cry from the
moment they enter the clinic until they leave, unless their parents
can be persuaded to leave them alone in the hands of the doctor or
dentist. A doctor-not a member of the Enfield staff-recently said
to me that there are many parents he has never seen but whom he
would like to slap. Whilst, on the other hand, I recall a physician
who, after bringing a child of six through a long and dangerous
illness involving four operations, remarked that if that child had been
spoilt by foolish parents he could not have saved him.
Excepting these difficult cases Enfield abounds in parents who
seek the advice of the School Medical Department, appreciate it, and
co-operate with the Education Committee in producing the many
sturdy children whom it is a delight to see in our schools.
The co-operation of my colleague, Mr. Pascal, has been most
valuable throughout the year, and in the preparation of this report
he has supplied me with much of the information to be found therein.
I would once more acknowledge my appreciation of the help
I have received from my staff, and from the teachers in our schools,
and for the unfailing courtesy of the members of the Education
'Committee throughout the year.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
D. H. GEFFEN,
School Medical Officer.