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X-Ray Department.-Dr. Farr was in charge during the year. Mr. Skinner, radiographer took up his duties on November 21st.
Miss Siggins continued to officiate as Masseuse and assistant to the massage and electrotherapeutic branch.
A considerable amount of massage, ultra-violet ray treatment and diathermy-ionisation has been done. The demand for treatment in this department is increasing.
Treatments.
1928 1929 Diathermy Ultra-violet light 1,791 3,879 Faradism & Galvanism.. Fees earned $3,476 $3,881 Number of patients X-Rayed 1,699 1,728 Films Exposed 2,520 3,540Maternity. The Maternity Pavilion connected with this Hospital is described under the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (V).
VICTORIA GENERAL & MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
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.
During the year owing to paucity of staff there was considerable difficulty in arranging for the provision of a resident medical officer in charge. Dr. J. T. Smalley who had been in charge went on leave in February and did not return until October. During his absence the post was occupied by Major R. H. Lucas, O.B.E., R.A.M.C., until May 5th, by Dr. Jenkins from June 12th to August 12th, and for the remainder of the period by Dr. W. B. A. Moore who took over charge in addition to his own duties as D.D.M.S.S.
The total number of patients treated was 506 of which 176 were males and 330 females. The average daily number was 21.
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X-Ray Department.-Dr. Farr was in charge during the year. Mr. Skinner, radiographer took up his duties on Novem-
ber 21st.
Miss Siggins continued to officiate as Masseuse and assistant to the massage and electrotherapeutic branch.
A considerable amount of massage, ultra-violet ray treat- ment and diathermy-ionisation has been done. The demand for treatment in this department is increasing.
Treatments.-Diathermy
1928 1929
Ultra-violet light
1,791 3,879
Faradism & Galvanism..
Fees earned
$3,476 $3,881
Number of patients X-Rayed
1,699
1,728
Films Exposed
2,520 3,540
Maternity. The Maternity Pavilion connected with this Hospital is described under the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (V).
VICTORIA GENERAL & MATERNITY HOSPITAL.
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.
During the year owing to paucity of staff there was con- siderable difficulty in arranging for the provision of a resident medical officer in charge. Dr. J. T. Smalley who had been in charge went on leave in February and did not return until October. During his absence the post was occupied by Major R. H. Lucas, O.B.E., R.A.M.C., until May 5th, by Dr. Jenkins from June 12th to August 12th, and for the remainder of the period by Dr. W. B. A. Moore who took over charge in addition to his own duties as D.D.M.S.S.
The total number of patients treated was 506 of which 176 were males and 330 females. The average daily number
was 21.
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