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One hundred and eighteen mothers and 258 infants were
referred to the Dental Department during 1936.
Ophthalmic Treatment
Ophthalmic defects requiring special treatment are seen at the
special clinic each week by the School Ophthalmic Surgeon.
During 1936, 28 cases were referred to the School Ophthalmic
Clinic.
Aural Treatment
Aural cases requiring special treatment are referred to the
School Aural Surgeon.
During 1936, 8 patients received treatment at the School
Aural Clinic.
Morning Clinics
Special clinics arc held thrice weekly to deal with cases that
cannot be satisfactorily dealt with at the ordinary clinics.
Minor ailments requiring observation and treatment are referred
to these morning sessions, also defects and cases of difficult
feeding, and children who have been referred to the Medical
Officer by the Health Visitors from their district visits.
The statistics for 1936 are as follows:—
Number of medical consultations 1319
Notification of Births
The Notification of Births Act, 1915, requires that all births
be notified to the Medical Officer of Health within 36 hours of
their occurrence.
All cases notified are visited by the Health Visitor as soon
as possible after the doctor or midwife has ceased to attend.
Advice is given with regard to the care, management, feeding and
clothing of the child, and also the general health and care of the
mother.