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Medical Treatment
MINOR AILMENT CLINIC
A doctor attends each Clinic for two morning sessions and alternate Saturday
mornings for consultations. A school nurse is on duty every morning for dressings and
minor injuries, etc.
During 1960, 1,516 children attended 1,976 times to see the doctor and 1,268 children
attended 2,469 times for advice and treatment from the nurse.
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC
This clinic has had a very active year under the supervision of Mr. H. A. Oatley.
P. R. C. S. Orthopaedic Consultant.
During 1960 the following numbers of children were referred to Whipps Cross Hospital
by Mr.Oatley.
35 Radiological investigation
5 Physiotherapy
25 Operative treatment
80 Fitting of surgical appliances
AURAL CLINIC
After the death in 1959 of Mr.C.J.Scott, this clinic went through an uncertain
period, but sessions have now become regular under Mr. A. W.Morrison, F. R. C. S., and
towards the end of the year the number of cases had increased.
The following children were referred to hospital during 1960 for treatment or
further investigation:
(63)