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CO-OPERATION OF TEACHERS.
As far as is possible, the convenience of teachers is consulted in
arranging for inspections in the schools and for other work connected
with the School Medical Services. It may be stated, generally, that the
teachers are sympathetic towards the Medical Services, and are very
helpful in carrying them out. Very frequently, for lack of provision of
a special consulting room, the head teacher places his or her private room
for the purpose of the inspection at the disposal of the School Medical
Officer. It is also gratifying to record that the teacher himself is often
present at the examinations, hears the observations made, notes the
defects discovered and emphasises the need for treatment. In the matter
of following-up, facility is usually given unhesitatingly to the nurses for
access to individual scholars. In respect of those who attend periodically
at clinics, the teachers note the date of next attendances on the clinic cards,
and allow of opportunity for the appointment to be kept.
CO-OPERATION OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS.
The Attendance Officers, in the fulfilment of their routine duties,
come to the knowledge of children absent from school on account of conditions
with which the School Medical Officers ought to be acquainted.
On the other hand, the School Medical Officers, after examination of
scholars, are able to advise the Attendance Officers what action they ought
to take. The reciprocity existing between the two departments makes for
the maximum benefit accruing to the scholars. In individual cases where
it is desired particularly to make a special examination of a pupil and
difficulty is experienced in having an appointment kept, the Attendance
Officer seldom fails to achieve the desired end. Similarly, with regard to
treatment. When difficulty is experienced in having the appropriate
treatment applied, for instance, the wearing of instruments for disease
or deformity, or operative intervention, the aid of the Attendance Officer
is invoked, usually with satisfactory results. The School Attendance
Officer's Department and the School Medical Officer's Department are so
intimately related that it cannot properly be said a scheme for their cooperation
is in existence. When one has need of the other, the necessary
assistance is asked for and the required services are rendered without
demur.
CO-OPERATION OF VOLUNTARY BODIES.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association accepts for Convalescent Home
treatment the school children recommended for that kind of treatment.
Cripple children of school age are supplied, through the agency of the