London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Harrow]
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Medical Assessments and Examinations
All candidates for appointment to the Council's service complete a
medical questionnaire from which they are assessed regarding their
medical fitness for the post. In cases where there is any doubt, a full medical
examination is carried out.
Number of medical forms assessed 1,356
Number of medical examinations 52
Number of medical examinations—extensions of service 22
Number of medical examinations—heavy goods vehicle
driver 38
Number of medical examinations carried out for other
authorities 17
Number of medical examinations carried out under Ministry
of Education Circular 249/52:
(a) Teachers first appointment 89
(b) Training College Entrants 196