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3. General Block.-In previous years the Hospital was reserved for women and children only, but as the accommodation was never fully taxed it was decided in December 1927, to admit male patients.
4. The total number of patients treated was 529 of which 194 were males and 335 females. (323 women in 1927). The nationalities of these patients were:-
Europeans Chinese Japanese Eurasians Males. 194 Females. 313 16 1 5There were four deaths, the causes being sub-tertian malaria 1, appendicitis 2, hepatitis 1.
5. Operations. During the year 219 operations were performed under general anaesthesia. (136 in 1927).
6. Out-patients.-1,219 visits were made to the Out-patient Department. Of these 175 were males and the remainder women and children.
7. The maternity side of this Institution is described in the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (V.).
KOWLOON HOSPITAL.
1. Dr. I. Newton was in charge during the year.
Dr. J. E. Dovey attended in the Out-patient Department.
Dr. A. D. Wong was appointed Assistant Medical Officer in July.
2. 1,204 patients were admitted as opposed to 980 in 1927, of which 1,099 were males and 105 females. The nationalities were made up as follows:
British Chinese Other Nationalities Males. 260 825 119 Females. 214 14 45 8111. Daily average number of patients 41
2. Number of Police admitted:--
Europeans. 81 Chinese. 176 Indians.