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Merton 1968

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Merton]

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(d) Results of action taken, insofar as it present:—

is possible to judge at

M.F.Total
improved271845
Slightly improved191635
Not yet improved24731
Doubtful14721
Not applicable421052
Total12658184
3. Current case-load on 31st December, 1967.
Casts under treatment351247
Cases under supervision28994383
Cases awaiting treatment32638
Total356112468

4. Summary of Work Involved.Psychiatrists:—

Interviews for diagnosis or assessment352
Interviews for treatment432
Interviews with parents or guardians58
Interviews with social workers or other officials15
Other interviews12
Visits, meetings, etc., outside the Clinic13
Appointments arranged but not attended124
Total1,006
(b) Psychotherapists:—
Interviews for treatment678
Interviews with parents or guardians
Interviews with social workers or other officials
Other interviews
Visits, meetings , etc., outside the Clinic1
Appointments arranged but not attended41
Total720
(c) Educational Psychologists:—
Interviews with children for examination145
Interviews with children for remedial tuition168
Interviews with parents or guardians8
Interviews with other officials21
Visits outside clinic (not schools)48
Appointments arranged but not attended33
Total423
(d) Pyschiatric Social Workers:—
Interviews with parents or guardians at Clinic1,518
Interviews with parents or guardians at home124
Interviews with children7
Interviews with other social workers or officials122
Visits to schools, hostels, etc.24
Other visits76
Appointments arranged but not attended167
Total2,038