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411. The staff consists of a Chinese Medical Officer whose salary is paid by Government, and two Assistant Medical Officers appointed by the Directors. There are also herbalists.
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1934 1935 Inpatients. Western treatment. Chinese Maternity Total. 3,050 2,528 954 1,154 8,186 6,532 4,847 2,185 Major Operations under General Anaesthesia. 1934 186 1935 127414. Outpatients.
Western treatment. Chinese treatment. Total. 1934 22,117 58,954 81,071 1935 28,122 61,358 89,480415. Vaccination.
1934 854 1935 438416. Two wards have been set aside (one male and one female) for patients who are able to make some payment but who cannot afford a private room. The charge in these wards is $1.40 per day including food and medicine. Each patient can, if he desires, bring in an attendant to help in looking after him. There are 14 beds in the Male ward and 8 in the Female.
417. There are 24 small private wards where the inclusive fee per day is $3.00. The wards are popular.
418. A ward of 12 beds has been reserved for the treatment of opium addicts. These patients are mostly business men who find they cannot afford the luxury of opium in these days of depression. They appear to be earnest in their desire to rid themselves of their handicap. The course of treatment is usually complete within three weeks. The cost is defrayed by Government. During the year 441 patients were treated.
419. Deaths in 1934 numbered 1,661. A large proportion of these (935) died within 24 hours of admission. 755 bodies were brought in for burial.
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