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311. The reports of the Professors in charge of the various University Clinics will be found in the Appendix.
Victoria General and Maternity Hospital.
312. 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.
313. Dr. D. J. Valentine, M.C., was Medical Officer in charge. Dr. J. E. Dovey was Assistant Medical Officer until April 23rd, when he left on home leave and was relieved by Dr. J. B. Mackie.
314. During the year 645 cases were treated, 530 in the General Block and 115 in the Maternity Block. The patients treated in the General Block were men 123, women 229 and children 178. There were two deaths, one adult from typhoid fever and one child from meningitis.
315. The daily average number of patients exclusive of maternity patients was 19.
316. The nationality of those treated was:
Europeans 425 Chinese 73 Other nationalities 32 Total 530317. The maternity side of the Institution is described in the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (V).
Kowloon Hospital.
318. This is situated on the mainland and consists of two blocks containing 58 beds. The Maternity Block begun last year is nearing completion and should be ready for the reception of patients in April 1932.
319. Dr. J. T. Smalley, Senior Medical Officer, was in charge during the year, assisted by Dr. K. H. Uttley and Dr. P. Court, both of whom had other duties in addition.
320. Dr. A. D. Wong was Chinese Assistant Medical Officer.
321. The total number of cases treated was 1,855 (1,691 in 1930).
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311. The reports of the Professors in charge of the various University Clinics will be found in the Appendix.
Victoria General and Maternity Hospital.
312. 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.
313. Dr. D. J. Valentine, M.C., was Medical Officer in charge. Dr. J. E. Dovey was Assistant Medical Officer until April 23rd. when he left on home leave and was relieved by Dr. J. B. Mackie.
314. During the year 645 cases were treated, 530 in the General Block and 115 in the Maternity Block. The patients treated in the General Block were men 123, women 229 and children 178. There were two deaths, one adult from typhoid fever and one child from meningitis.
315. The daily average number of patients exclusive of maternity patients was 19.
316. The nationality of those treated was:
Europeans
Chinese
Other nationalities
Total
425
73
32
580
317. The maternity side of the Institution is described in the section dealing with Maternity and Child Welfare (V).
Kowloon Hospital.
318. This is situated on the mainland and consists of two blocks containing 58 beds. The Maternity Block begun last year is nearing completion and should be ready for the reception of patients in April 1932.
319. Dr. J. T. Smalley, Senior Medical Officer, was in charge during the year, assisted by Dr. K. H Uttley and Dr. P. Court, both of whom had other duties in addition."
320 Dr. A. D. Wong was Chinese Assistant Medical Officer.
321. The total number of cases treated was 1,855 (1.691 in 1930).
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