M 75
Patients.
336. Remaining from 1931 30
Admissions during the year 277
307
Discharged apparently cured 84
Discharged relieved 63
Transferred to the Canton Mental Hospital 113
Died 11
Remaining at end of 1931 36
307
Total
Daily average number of patients 37.9.
307
VICTORIA GENERAL AND MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
337. The Victoria Hospital which was originally built for the accommodation of women and children is now a general and maternity institution. Situated in the residential area well above the level of the town it has a clear view across the harbour of the territory on the opposite side. There are 42 general beds and 32 maternity beds, in separate blocks with entirely separate staff for each building.
338. Dr. D. J. Valentine was Medical Officer in charge at the commencement of the year until 15th March, with Dr. P. F. S. Court as Assistant Medical Officer. Dr. J. E. Dovey took over charge on 4th May on his return from leave. Dr. I. Newton took charge on 12th September relieving Dr. Dovey who was transferred to the Government Civil Hospital.
339. During the year 646 cases were treated, 539 in the General Block and 107 in the Maternity Block. The patients treated in the General Block were men 101, women 247 and children 191. There were 60 deaths.
340. The daily average number of patients exclusive of maternity patients was 25.
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