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
Kingston upon Thames 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston-upon-Thames]
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TABLE V
List of Geriatric Cases During 1949
| Description | Date Notified tO M.O.H. & by whom | General Condition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elderly lady 85 years | ll.l.49 Sub-Tenant | Alone,Incontinent, Senility | Interviewed daughters who arranged mother's removal. |
| Middle aged lady. 62 years | 4.3.49 County Officer | Border-line case as regards mentality. | Sons informed. Private doctor contacted re certifiability. |
| Elderly lady. 89 years | 12.3.49 | Bedridden,alone, Incontinent | Arranged priority bed in Kingston Hospital. |
| Lady. Age Unknown | 24.3.49 District Nurse | Alone, dirty, neglected, violent. | Contacted private doctor re certifiability. |
| Elderly lady 80+ years | 1.7.49 Neighbour | Unclean. In need of care and attention. | Corresponded with private doctor. Arranged Home Help. |
| Elderly lady 86 years | 31.10.49 Neighbour | Feeble, alone. | Taken to live with her daughter. |
| Elderly gentleman. 71 years | 8.11.49 Son | Colostomy. Wife unable to keep him clean. | Referred to private doctor and Kingston Hospital who have agreed to endeavour to reconstitute the bowel. |
| Elderly gentleman. 76 years | 8.12.49 Son | Senility. Incontinent | Referred to private doctor who will obtain hospital admission. |
| Elderly gentleman, 78 years | 24.12.49 Daughter | Bad fall. Cannot move. Weak bladder. | Instructed daughter to refer matter to family doctor. |
| Elderly lady, 73 years | 7.4.49 Assistance Board Officer . | Alone, poor health,separated from husband. | Arranged with husband and daughters to visit regularly. |
| Elderly lady 85 years | 7.12.49 Member of Clergy | Alone. Not receiving proper care & attention | Referred to private doctor and Welfare Officer for institutional care. |
| Lady, Age Unknown | Old People's Club | Asthma and heart trouble. | Left to Old People's Club to assist. |
| Elderly lady, 84 years | 29.10.49 Occupier of house | Incontinent. In need of care and attention. | Refused hospital admission. Finally • decided to implement Nat. Assistance Act Section 47 |