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Leyton 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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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 1961, 1,350 children attended 1,562 times to see the doctor and 1,091 children
attended 2,078 times for advice and treatment from the nurse.
SPECIAL CLINICS
SUMMARY FOR 1961
| Orthopaedic | Aural | Ophthalmic | Orthoptic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessional Programme | 1 a week | 1 a month | 2 a week | 6 a week |
| Total Sessions | 42 | 12 | 86 | 246 |
| New Cases | 258 | 94 | 228 | 104 |
| Attendances | 1,001 | 175 | 1,455 | 1,884 |
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINIC
This clinic is under the supervision of Mr. H.A.Oatley, P.R.C.S. Orthopaedic
Consultant.
During 1961 the following numbers of children were referred to Whipps Cross Hospital
by Mr.Oatley.
10 Radiological investigation
5 Physiotherapy
5 Operative treatment
26 pitting of surgical appliances
AURAL CLINIC
The following children were referred to hospital during 1961 for treatment or
further investigation:
Removal of Tonsils and Adenoids 17
Removal of Tonsils only 1
Removal of Adenoids only 7
Bilateral Antral Lavage 1
(84)