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tempers on the part of parents and children, and this is frequently
at the root of disturbed relationships. This is generally
described by naughtiness on the part of the child and by
producing in him feelings of resentment and injustice leading
to further ' naughtiness,' and thus to a vicious circle."
(g) Pediatric Clinic.—The fortnightly clinic, under the charge
of Dr. Elchon Hinden, Paediatrician to Whipps Cross Hospital,
continued during 1956 and 28 children under five years of age were
seen.
Dr. Hinden's report on the work of this clinic is included in
the Annual Report of the Borough School Medical Officer.
The following details are given in regard to the children under
five years who attended the clinic during 1956:—
Under 5 years
New cases 28
Total attendances 57
Physical Defects:
Cases seen 28
Referred to Hospital 11
Discharged 8
Psychological Disorders:
(a) Enuresis —
(b) Other —
Referred to Hospital —
Discharged 5
(h) Invalid Children's Aid Association.—Mrs. E. Dick, Secretary
to the local branch of the Association, kindly reports that the
following cases of children under five years of age were dealt with
by her Association :—
Children referred for convalescence by:—
Under five years
Hospitals
1
Local Health Authority
2
General Practitioners
4
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