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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Harrow 1967
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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The midwives work in groups of four and have a weekly rota system
which is popular with them and which ensures that the patient receives
maximum care.
The help of the Hare-field and Northwood Group Hospital Management Committee and staff concerned is very much appreciated.
| Attendances during the year:- | 1966 | 1967 |
|---|---|---|
| Total domiciliary bookings | 913 | 798 |
| Home confinements | 657 | 556 |
| Emergency admissions to hospital | 163 | 126 |
| Discharged to the district | 83 | 82 |
| Planned early discharge | ||
| Cases booked and discharged | 283 | 316 |
| Cases booked and not discharged | 106 | 131 |
| Unbooked discharges | 44 | 36 |
Maternity Packs
A sterilised maternity pack is issued to each expectant mother
delivered at home, and a smaller and less comprehensive pack is supplied
when the patient is delivered in hospital and nursed at home. These packs
are extremely useful and continue to be well received.
Emergency Assistance
The service of "The Flying Squad", a mobile emergency blood
transfusion unit based at Edgware General, and staffed by that hospital,
was requested by domiciliary midwives on two occasions.
The mobile resuscitation unit, a specially equipped ambulance, was
called from Hammersmith Hospital to the district to intubate a premature
baby on one occasion.
Liaison with Group Practice
The pilot scheme started in November 1966 continues to work
satisfactorily but there has been insufficient demand to warrant its
extension at this stage.