M 67
The Maternity Block.
274. The number of beds in this hospital is thirty-two.
275. The admissions during the year were 65 (111 in 1933). The total number of cases treated was 71 (120 in 1933).
276. There were 59 deliveries with two stillbirths. There was no maternal death.
277. The daily average number of patients was 3 mothers and 2.5 infants.
278. The Maternity Block is available for private patients who wish to be attended by their own doctors. Eight patients availed themselves of the privilege.
KOWLOON HOSPITAL.
279. This hospital is situated on the mainland. It consists of four two-storied blocks, one of which, containing 42 beds, is reserved for Maternity cases.
280. The total accommodation of the hospital is 140 beds, 48 of which were added during the year by the opening of a new general block in June.
281. Previous to the opening of the new block, the Maternity Block had been used for general cases only. The opening of this block for the reception of Maternity patients filled a long-felt want, as there was no provision on the mainland for European women. Private patients may be attended by their own doctor if they so desire. During the latter half of the year, 170 patients were admitted, of whom 7 were attended by their own doctors.
282. Dr. J. T. Smalley, Senior Medical Officer, has been in charge during the year, assisted by Dr. P. F. S. Court and Dr. C. H. Luk. Dr. J. B. Mackie gave occasional assistance until he went on leave, when he was succeeded by Dr. K. H. Uttley. In addition, a succession of Chinese Medical Officers have also rendered assistance. At present, the hospital has the full-time service of Dr. C. K. Yu.
283. C Block was opened for 3rd Class Chinese Male patients on 7th June, 1934.
284. The total number of cases treated in hospital was 2,536, as compared with 2,321 in 1933.