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The types of cases who were accepted for cervical cytology
included
(1) Any cases referred from Post-Natal clinics who were over 25 years
of age and had more than one child.
(2) Cases making direct application provided they were over 25 years
of age and had more than one child.
(3) Cases referred from the Family Planning Clinics who had
applied there for cytology only.
(4) Any patient referred by a general practitioner.
(5) Mothers of large families.
By 31st December, 1966, 228 smears had been taken with the
following classification :
Class I (satisfactory) 112
Class II (Very slight defect - referred 113
to general practitioner for
treatment).
Class III (Needing serious investigation) 3
The opportunity to diagnose other pelvic pathology besides
smear taking revealed 124 defects, some women having more than one
defect.
Erosion 44
Polyp 3
Cervicitis 25
Fibroid 2
Bulky uterus - positive pelvic findings 11
Batholin Cyst 2
Discharge 23
Trichomonas 3
Prolapse 9
Bircornnate Uterus 1
Suspected Neoplasm 1
31 cases were assessed as requiring to be referred to their general
practitioners with requests for treatment.
CHIROPODY SERVICE
The Chiropody Scheme operated during the year on the lines
established by the Council in October 1965. The following groups
were eligible for treatment
(i) Elderly persons, i.e. persons of pensionable age, receiving retirement
(ii) Handicapped persons including registered blind and partially
sighted, and
(iii) Expectant mothers.
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