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Some slight alterations were made in technique, for instance, coredcarbons
have been adopted, and the time of individual treatments shortened;
also the number of attendances has been reduced from three to two per week
in many instances, as the mothers found it difficult to bring their children so
frequently.
In the case of children definitely suffering from rickets Radiostol was
administered at each attendance. The results as a whole compare favourably
with those of previous years.
The principle of endeavouring to work in conjunction with other officers
in charge of the welfare centres and clinics has been maintained. Where it
has seemed desirable patients have been referred for medical or surgical opinions,
or for X-ray examinations.
The range of cases referred to the clinic is practically the same as that of
previous years, and the percentage of cures is almost identical. It is constantly
borne in mind that actino-therapy is in itself but one item in the
rationale of treatment in many instances.
Apart from the actual figures, the parents of many of the children constantly
assure the staff of the benefits derived from attendance at the clinic."
In tabular form are shewn below the number and types of cases treated during
the year:—