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A Medical Card is made out for all Entrants, and any
children in the other age groups not already possessing one,
and on these cards the results of Medical Inspection are
entered.
In addition to the Medical Card, a "Following-up"
Card is made out for each child found to be suffering from
any defect, and a letter is handed or sent to the parents
advising them to consult their own doctor with regard to
the defect.
In cases of visual defect, an Ophthalmic Card is
completed, and the parent is informed that the child will
be warned as soon as possible to attend the Clinic for the
purpose of being examined by the Oculist.
In cases requiring to be kept under observation, but
in need of no immediate active treatment, a "Followingup
"Card is also made out.
The Health Report on the Juvenile Employment Card
is filled in by the School Medical Officer for each child of
the Leaver Group.
2. Re-inspections.
Systematic re-inspections are made each term at the
Schools by the School Medical Officer of all children for
whom "Following-up" Cards have been made out at
previous Routine or other Inspections, and the results of
treatment are ascertained and entered on the card.
When it is found that no advice has been sought or
treatment obtained, a second notice is issued to the parents
again calling their attention to the defect, and recommending
them to seek advice forthwith.
Further failure in procuring treatment is dealt with
by home visits by the School Nurse.
3. Special Inspections.
Children are brought before the School Medical Officer
at the Schools by the Teachers for his opinion and advice.
These are entered on a General Card, and when necessary
a "Following-up" Card is completed in addition.
In keeping Medical Records the dossier system is
employed, in which all cards relating to an individual child
are filed in one covering envelope.
Parents are always warned beforehand as to the hour