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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 parent advising
consultation with their own doctor with regard to the
defect.
In Orthopaedic cases the children are referred to the
specialist attending the Red Cross Post for his advice and
treatment.
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 and School Leaving Cards for those
suffering from defects rendering them unfit for certain
forms of employment.
2.—Re-Inspections.
Systematic re-inspections are made each term at the
School 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 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 to procure treatment is dealt with by
home visits by the School Nurses.