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Hendon 1944

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hendon]

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30.
AURAL AMD GENERAL SURGEON.
Mr. Trevor Jones' visits during the year were as follows;-
(a) Operations:
Mastoidectomy 1
Appendicectomy 1 2
(b) Consultations 4
PHYSICIAN CONSULTANT.
Dr. Stevenson was called in in consultation regarding six patients
and made seven visits to the hospital during the year.
POST MORTEM EXAMINATION.
During 1944, one post mortem examination was carried out by
Mr. T. Skene Keith. The patient, a boy of 11 years suffering from
Scarlct Fever, had collapsed suddenly and died, end the investigation
revealed a ruptured aortic aneurism.
STAFF.
In conclusion, I would again take this opportunity of recording
my appreciation of the whole-hearted co-operation which has been forthconing
from all members of my staff in successfully overtaking an
exceptional volume of work under particularly difficult conditions.
I have the honour to be,
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
A. FAIRGRIEVE ADAMSON,
Medical Officer of Health.