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Ear. Nose and Throat Clinics
In Hornsey weekly sessions were continued on similar lines to previous years. Dr. F.P.M.
Clarke, visiting consultant, reports that the conditions for which children were referred varied
considerably from comparatively simple complaints to those of more serious import. Of those
requiring investigation and treatment, apart from a small number of cases of chronic otorrhœa,
most came within the category of "nasal conditions", e.g. sinus infection, rhinitis and excessive
hypertrophy of adenoidal tissue.
Prevention of some permanent disability in later life continues the main function of the
clinic's work and the special techniques evolved over many years have been shown to give
excellent and lasting results.
In Tottenham the ear, nose and throat clinic is now more closely related to the out-patient
department of the Prince of Wales's General Hospital, both departments being under the direction
of Mr. W. McKenzie, F.R.C.S. One of the school medical officers (Dr. Nora Webster) assists in
co-ordinating the work of this clinic with the audiology clinic and with the work undertaken in
the Area for the ascertainment and educational treatment of the deaf.
Audiology Clinic
The appointment of Dr. L. Fisch as consultant otologist to the Area, as from July, 1959,
made it possible to establish an audiology unit at the medical centre in Park Lane , without waiting,
perhaps twelve months, for more suitable premises to be erected on a site adjacent to the Blanche
Nevile School for the Deaf, Tottenham. Eventually it is expected that all children who need
investigation of their ability to hear, training and supervision from a wide Area will attend the
audiology unit.