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During the year 76 children were referred for treatment after
inspections. 58 Vouchers were given for the Hospital.
Actually, 74 operations were performed (56 at the Richmond
Royal Hospital and 18 elsewhere). 15 of these were cases referred
from 1932, and there are 13 children awaiting operation, so that
the percentage of children actually treated or under treatment as a
result of examinations during the year was 94.7.
(c) Tuberculosis. — Any child suspected of being tubercular is
referred to the County Tuberculosis Officer at Surbiton (Dr. A.
Cameron Renwick), who deals with the treatment of all Tubercular
cases in this area of the County. He is always willing to see any
suspicious case and let me have his opinion. The Health Committee
of the Borough has agreed to pay the fares of patients proceeding
to Surbiton for advice. 3 children were referred to him
during the year.
(d) Skitt Diseases. —Most of these are classed under minor
ailments, and include Impetigo and Scabies, both of which are
treated at the Clinic.
The Education Committee has arranged to pay for the treatment
of ringworm of the scalp by means of the X-rays in suitable
cases. This is done by Mr. G. G. Blake, under the supervision of
the School Medical Officer. 2 cases were treated by X-ray during
1933. Ringworm of the body is treated at the Clinic.
(e) External Eye Diseases.—37 cases were seen during the
year.
(f) Defective Vision.—These cases are treated at a special Eye
Clinic which is held at the Health Centre, once a fortnight. Mr.
Blair attends on these occasions, and prescribes glasses when
necessary. The Committee pay a fee per case seen and Mr. Blair
sees all cases twice and sometimes three times.
During the year under review, 146 cases were referred for
treatment. In all, 141 cases were treated (22 of these being cases