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1. Staff.
A list of the Staff of the School Medical Department will be
found at the beginning of this Report.
2. Co-Ordination.
Closer co-operation of the various health services of the
County Borough has been fully discussed and advocated and the
changes introduced during the year 1934 will permit of a
more accurate knowledge of the past history and physical
condition of the patient, and a ready reference for further advice
and treatment. This is not only essential in the interests of the
individual, but prevents much overlapping and wastage of effort
on the part of the staff.
3. The School Medical Service in relation to
Public Elementary Schools.
School Hygiene.
During the year 1934, a complete survey of the sanitary
and hygienic conditions pertaining to all the schools of the
Authority has been carried out. Reports upon matters requiring
attention have been submitted month by month to the Committee
In most instances the recommendations have received careful consideration,
and an endeavour has been made to remedy defects
where possible, but a good deal remains to be done in connection
with improvements in lighting, heating, ventilation and overcrowding
of certain classrooms, and in regard to the provision of
sufficient and satisfactory sanitary and cloakroom accommodation.
4. Medical Inspection.
The following is a synopsis of School Medical Work for the
year 1934. The figures for the years 1930 to 1933 are also given
for comparison:—