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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
Ilford 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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ILFORD ENURESIS CLINIC.
Dr. J. M. Pooley, Medical Officer in charge, reports on the Clinic
as follows:—
"During the 12 months ended December 31st, 1963, the clinic
continued to be held on Wednesday mornings at the Kenwood Gardens
Clinic.
Sessions and New Cases
39 sessions were held this year, during which 99 new cases were seen as compared with 70 new cases during 1962 and 55 during 1961.
I. Appointment List
| Recommended bv | Under 5 vears | Over 5 vears | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls | |
| Infant Welfare Officers | 7 | 4 | - | - |
| School Medical Officers | - | - | 34 | 13 |
| General Practitioners | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 |
| Parents . | - | — | 9 | 2 |
| Health Visitors | _ | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Consultants | - | - | - | 1 |
| 9 | 7 | 59 | 24 | |
Total = 99 new cases
Total Attendances (old and new cases) = 463 in 1963
Total Attendances (old and new cases) = 358 in 1962
Number of Sessions held = 39
Thus during 1963 21 cases were referred by General Practitioners,
as compared with 19 in 1962 and 8 in 1961.
II. Procedure
The procedure followed with each new case is as follows:—
1. Urinalysis
2. History of enuresis and previous illnesses
3. Physical examination
4. Treatment