Doctor in the Schools (Classic Reprint)

Hackworth Stuart

ISBN 10: 133084453X / ISBN 13: 9781330844533

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the history and development of medical inspection for school children in England and Wales. The author's experience as a Medical Officer in Hanley, one of the first areas to adopt medical inspection, provides a practical framework for the text. The book covers the key objectives of inspection, particularly the need to address physical defects that affect children's ability to learn. The author emphasises the importance of collaboration between medical officers and teachers to ensure that the needs of individual children are met. The broader context of the book includes the recognition of mental health issues and the need for special provision for both physical and mental health. The book argues that school medical inspections are vital for promoting the well-being of children and for reducing the incidence of preventable health problems in later life. By examining the history of medical inspection, the author provides valuable insights into the evolution of public health policy and the ongoing challenges of ensuring the health and well-being of young people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330844533_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Doctor in the Schools (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133084453X
• ISBN 13: 9781330844533
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health and Fitness

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Synopsis

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.