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(5) It is not possible or desirable to exclude treatment of
minor ailments from the Inspection Clinic and it has been found
necessary for the school nurse to be in attendance not only to
assist with the preparation of the children but to treat such
conditions as septic sores, discharging ears and the cases of ringworm
after the application of X-rays.
The best indication of the value of School Inspection Clinics
is the fact that they are being established generally throughout the
country, although the difficulties in scattered areas are considerable.
The premises at Radnor House, especially since the alterations
necessitated by the establishment of the dental clinic, are excellently
adapted for the purpose and leave but little to be desired.
In the earlier days of the work a considerable number of the
cases were brought by the parents without reference to the head
teachers, but for the past two years only those children have been
seen who attended with a ticket signed by a head teacher or
attendance officer.
On account of the increased attendances, it has been necessary
to see children on each morning of the week, two mornings
however, still being entirely set aside for this work. It will
probably be necessary in the future to institute a waiting list and
only send for a given number on each day. This however curtails
the advantage, by excluding many acute conditions or affections
in their early stage and will not be adopted if it can be
avoided.
Reference to the number of certificates issued as to fitness to
attend school has already been made. The children sent to the
seaside under the King Edward Middlesex Memorial Fund were
duly examined and a considerable number for convalescent homes.
The children continue to be much indebted to the Ministering
League, through which agency no less than 35 delicate children
were sent to Brighton for periods of three weeks and upwards,
free of expense.