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Erith 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]

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C(8). Ear, Nose and Throat.
The arrangements made last year with the Southern
Hospital, Dartford, for the operation treatment of tonsils and
adenoids, was continued this year up to June, when war
circumstances prevented the further operation of the scheme.
It was possible to continue the aural clinic throughout the
whole year and in view of the waiting lists of children, it was
decided to increase this to two monthly sessions as from August.

Mr. A. Alexander again acted as your consulting aural surgeon, and the following shows the number of cases dealt with:—

Cases operated on at the Southern Hospital37
Cases operated on at other hospitals3
Total40

The following records the cases seen at the aural clinic at Bedonwell during the year:—

New Cases.Re-examinations.Total No. Attendances.
Ear Conditions28836
Nose Conditions26632
Throat Conditions10442146
Other Associated Conditions224
16058218

Mr. T. P. Gill again acted as your Consulting Aural
Surgeon for the Sanatorium. His services are available for
opinion and for operations on patients in the hospital as
required, and this appointment is renewable annually, a retaining
fee being paid.
SECTION D.—HOSPITAL AND AMBULANCE
FACILITIES.
D (1 ). General.
Situated within the area is a hospital of 43 beds which is
maintained by voluntary efforts. The building is well equipped
and has a visiting staff of local medical practitioners. The
special departments are attended by a special consultant staff.
The services of the large General and Special Hospitals in
London are readily accessible to residents in this area.