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(b) That the following' charges be made to parents who
have an income in excess of the scale :—
(1) Minor ailments—free.
(2) Dentistry—for complete treatment, Is.
(3) Spectacles—cost price.
(4) Operative treatment for tonsils and adenoids—5s.
In this connection the School Medical Officer suggested that
the following administrative arrangements be made :—
(1) That when a parent intimates that he is unable to meet
the cost of treatment, a form asking for particulars of
income, etc., be supplied, this form to be returned, on
completion, to the Borough Treasurer for investigation
and the calculation of the amount of the parent's contribution,
if any.
(2) That arrangements for recovering the amounts due from
parents in respect of the cost of treatment of their children
to be carried out by the Borough Treasurer's
Department.
(3) That treatment be not deferred until payment of the cost
has been made by the parent.
(6) Tonsils and Adenoids.
In the case of children moderately affected and requiring
to be kept under observation advice has been given as to general
hygiene, diet, the necessity for dental treatment and for breathing
exercises, etc. Of the children referred for treatment 257 have
received operative treatment with marked beneficial results to their
general health.
(c) Tuberculosis.
Diagnosed and suspected cases of pulmonary and non-pulmonary
forms of tuberculosis, occurring in school children, are
directed to attend the Tuberculosis Dispensary. The observations
of the Assistant School Medical Officers in connection with
each of the cases thus sent are forwarded to the Tuberculosis
Officer, who in turn furnishes a report together with his recommendations
to the School Medical Section.