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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 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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2. Procedure
As in previous years, the procedure adhered to with each new
case is as follows:—
(1) Urinalysis
(2) History of enuresis, temperament and previous illnesses
(3) Physical examination
(4) Treatment
Home or family problems are also discussed when the need
arises.
3. Treatment
The treatments issued or prescribed throughout the year
include:—
(1) Dexten — The long acting (bonded) dexamphetamine 5 mgm.
at a time decided individually.
(2) Syrup Tryptizole - Treatment with this has been
duced at the clinic only this year, for the disturbed,
nervous or emotional child, with extremely interesting
results.
(3) Routine and charting only.
(4) The Sentinel or Downs 3ed-Buzzer — There are 21 bed-
buzzers in use through the clinic, and 35 cases received
this treatment during the vear.
4. Results
57 cases were discharged dry (as compared with 41 in 1963).
| Over 5 years | Under 5 years | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | Girls | Boys | Girls |
| 39 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
The following cases failed appointments and were considered self-discharged:—
| Over 5 years | 23 boys | 16 girls | 40 cases in all. |
| Under 5 years | 1 boy | - |