VPRS 18141 Physical Condition on Admission Register: Female Patients

The register was used to document the physical condition of female patients on admission to Mont Park (VA 2846). It is not known why a separate register was employed for this function. Such details would often be recorded in the main admission registers (VPRS 17872 Admission and Discharge Register of Patients).This is the only known example of this type of register used at Mont Park.The register records the following information (column headings):Date AdmittedNameRemarksThe Remarks column records the observations of the physical examination, mostly with reference to bruises, scars or other marks on the body. Other observations recorded include pregnancy, swelling and rashes.There is a pro-forma letter within the front cover dated 26 March 1938, advising of the appointment of a Nurse Grade III to Kew Children's Cottages. It is not known why this form letter is in the register.