Explore how medical inspection in schools aims to protect children’s health and improve learning.
This edition examines the organization, methods, and records involved in targeted health checks for public elementary students, plus how findings guide treatment and policy.
This book outlines practical schemes for medical inspection, the roles of health and education authorities, and how to involve teachers and parents. It covers how to record results, notify families, segregate contagious cases, and the potential creation of special provision for mentally or physically defective children.
- How inspection is structured within local education authorities and health departments.
- How records are kept, what data is collected, and how results are used to protect child health.
- Strategies for notifying parents and ensuring follow-up treatment.
- Considerations for special schools and classes for children with significant needs.
Ideal for readers interested in historical approaches to school health, public policy, and the practical challenges of preventive medicine in education.