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No Public Sessions, that is sessions without appointment, were arranged
while the Unit operated at the Mass Radiography Centre, but a large number of
the general public have been X-rayed there, as well as doctors' cases.
Zone of Unit. The zone of Unit 6D remains the same, viz., the City of London,
and the Metropolitan Boroughs of Finsbury and Shoreditch, with the administrative
offices at the Finsbury Health Centre, Pine Street, London, E.C.1. Owing to the
intensive day population there is a great demand for the services of the Unit,
not only from new firms which are constantly being discovered as a result of our
circulations, but also old firms requiring repeat examinations which are carried
out at approximately two yearly intervals.
Method of Operation. The Unit has continued its normal procedure while
operating at the Mass Radiography Centre of holding miniature sessions on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to
4.30 p.m. Separate sessions have been arranged for men and women and there
has again been a predominance of men. Tuesdays and Thursdays have been
allocated for reading miniature films, taking and reading large films and
interviews by the Medical Director, and for the dispatch of results to examinees,
who provide the stamped (2½d) addressed envelope. Examinees receive their
results within a week.
During the mobile period the sessions may have had to be slightly varied
depending upon circumstances. Whenever possible, a firm's internal postal
system is used for the circulation of examination results, as this provides a
saving in time for recalls for large films. Also during the mobile period,
miniature films are read almost daily, so that there is no unnecessary delay
over the taking of large films.
Except for large films, examinees are X-rayed over their clothes; ladies
being advised what to avoid wearing on the day of examination.
The Unit has emphasised the importance of newly appointed staff being
X-rayed, and this is being adopted by a large number of City firms. The
results of such examinations are, of course, sent direct to examinees.
Propaganda. This item of expenditure continues to be very low for this Unit
and is only incurred when circumstances warrant it, as, for example, when the
Unit pays its periodical visits to Finsbury or Shoreditch.
Staff. During the year under review, notwithstanding sundry changes in both
technical and clerical staff, all members have provided an efficient and
courteous service which has been fully appreciated by those attending the
Unit.