Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton]
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Summoning of Medical Aid
During 1971 medical aid was summoned under the Midwives Act 1951 by midwives in the following number of cases:-
| For domiciliary cases: | 1971 | 1970 |
|---|---|---|
| Where the medical practitioner had arranged to provide the patient with maternity medical services under the National Health Service | 66 | 47 |
| For cases in hospital | 328 | 328 |
Notification from Midwives
During 1971 the following notifications were received from midwives:-
| 1971 | 1970 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sending for medical aid | 394 | 375 |
| Stillbirths | 2 | — |
| Liability to be a source of infection (including pyrexia) | 13 | 6 |
| Death of mother or baby | 1 (baby) | |