DISTRICT OF WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 2959, 2 July 1891, Page 2

DISTRICT OF WAIKATO HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of tha above Board was hold in the Hamilton Borough Council Chambers yesterday, when there were present: Messrs Primrose (chairman), Clements, Teasdale, Soddon, Lang, Anderson, Coates, and Chepmcll. The minutes of the previous meeting were reai and confirmed. Ewaut.—Mr Teasdale reported that he had enquired into this case, and lie considered Ewirt was a fit person for the Refuge; that be had property, and the necessary steps should bo taken to have it vested in the Board.

Donnelly.— The New Plymouth Board wrote on 22nd April, enclosing £5 10s in payment of Mrs Donnelly's account, without; prejndico for further payment. Smith.—The Auckland Hospital Steward wrote notifying that Nellie Smith, of Haranipi, had been admitted into the Auckland Hospital as an urgent case, and would be charged for in dns course. Sweeney.—Alex. Sweeney wrote asking the Board to accept half payment of his account of £22.—Mr Chepmell was instructed to make enquiries. Ice Machine.—Mr Homo wrote quoting the following prions for ice :— Under (ilbs, 4d per lb ; 71b to 12ib, 31 per lb; 121b to 24 lb, per lb; over 2Mb, 2J per lb. On the motion of Mr Anderson, the offer was accepted. , Skckktaby's Rkpoiit.—The Secretary s report showed that 25 persons wore receiving charitable aid, and 13 inmaces in the Refuge, one paying for his maintenance, [''inanco : Bank credit balance, £2110 18s 8d ; subsidies duo by Government, £2112 3s ; contributions due, £1012 17s ; subsidy on same, £1012 17s ; hospital fees receivable, about £100; endowments, £30; total, i.2738 15s 8d ; less accounts to be paid, £220 3s 01, leaving a balance of £250!) lis lid. —Tho report was received and adopted. Dociou's Repout.—The doctor's monthly roport was received. Mukko's Complaint.—Dr. Kenny attended to explain his action in reference to the medical treatment of Munro's child. The doctor said that accidents from a hospital point of viow wore of two classes, internal and external — tho result of violence. If on accident was treated for some length of time at home (as this had been done), or by another surgeon, it was not an accident to bo admitted without an order. Why accidonls were admitted without an order was on account of the possibility of surgical interference being required, as in case of hemorrhage. This makes all accidents admittable at once. As it happened this wound was a festering mass when brought under his notice. He could not iu many cases tell whether a patient was a private pno or a public one till after tho examination, as it was not till then that they told him they wanted to go to ihe Hospital. He considered that he was entitled to look upon the first visit then as upon a private patient. He had in mauy cases when he considered a patient a fit subject for the Hospital, and not likely to receive the same treatment outside, ordered his removal to the Hospital, which was tho opposite of what this man thought. Mr Lang thought that a patient should not be sent after the doctor, but that a man should be kept at the Hospital for that purpose. The doctor said there was no such thing as out-door practice to the Hospital, except they were destitute. Some people came imagining that one dressing would suffice, and then go away. The doctor showed the date of the entry, which was February 12th, 1888. — Messrs Clements and Seddon thought it was absurd ' only bringing up the matter now.—Mr Teasdale said this did not alter the case they had to deal with. —Mr Lang explained how tho matter was brought up. Several people had complained to him re admittance to the Hospital, and he had told them to lodge a c miplaint, which had bcon done—Mr Teasdale said this was not a solitary case ; there were others.—Mr Lang said he did not think Munro wrong, and he did not wish to bl.uno the doctor, as Munro did not know that an ordor was necessary.—After a little further discussion, Mr Coates moved that Dr. Kenny's explanation is satisfactory to tho Board.—Seconded by Mr Seddou and carried unanimously.

Ai)Mis«ioxOttDE«s.—Mr Teatidale moved that nil members of contiibuting bodies be authorised ti) sign orders for admission to the Hospital.—Seconded by Mr Lang.— After considerable discussion, the motion was put aud lost, only the mover and seconder voting for it. Report.—Mr Clements reported on the person* indebted to tho Board in his district, which was received. — Lists were ordered to be made out ot those indebted to the Board, to be sent to the members from whose district they came for their remarks. Rkmki'.— Tho usual relief was granted, with the exception of Kerrior, who had died since last meeting. MiTC'llKr.r..— The secretary reported that the girl Mitchell had boon offered a situation at Whatawhata, but she had not accepted it. This was all the business of importance, and the meeting closed. I