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The infra-red lamp has been used systematically in cases where there have
been complaints of painful joints or muscles. It has proved its value to the
Clinic.
The skin lesions have been mostly of an infective type, and have done well.
A number of expectant mothers have also shown clinical signs of improvement,
and have been emphatic in their expression of appreciation of the good
effect of their treatment.
During the year a number of patients signed on as new cases had been in
attendance in infancy, and were brought back because the parents were assured
that their children's health had improved during former treatments.
It is beyond question that the Clinic is performing a useful social
service."
Mothers living in Eltham find it difficult to attend regularly with their children
at the clinic and to keep up attendance for the time considered necessary by the
medical officers. From them a course of treatment demands much time in travelling
and consequential expense. A centre in Eltham is required and proposals for this
are now being considered by the appropriate authorities.
The following Table No. 13 shows the number of cases and conditions treated
during the year:—