§ Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health what is the average waiting period for patients referred to the orthopædic clinics at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital.
§ Mr. BraineExcept when there is urgency, 12 weeks, 7 to 10 weeks and 16 weeks, respectively.
§ Mr. W. Griffithsasked the Minister of Health at which Manchester hospitals orthopædic clinics are established for out patients; what is their frequency of sessions; and what medical staffs are attached to them.
§ Mr. BraineThe following is the answer:
Manchester Royal Infirmary 7 sessions per week 2 Consultants 2 Senior Registrars 1 Registrar 2 Clinical Assistants North Manchester Hospital Management Committee Crumpsall Hospital 3 sessions per week 3 Consultants 1 Registrar Ancoats Hospital 2 sessions per week 1 Senior Hospital Medical Officer Jewish Hospital 2 sessions per week 1 Junior Hospital Medical Officer 2 House Surgeons West Manchester Hospital Management Committee Park Hospital 3 sessions per week 1 Consultant Eccles and Patricroft Hospital 1 session per week 1 Registrar 1 House Officer South Manchester Hospital Management Committee Withington Hospital 5 sessions per week 3 Consultants Wythenshawe Hospital 1 session per week 1 Registrar 1 Senior Hospital Medical Officer Duchess of York Hospital 1 session per week 1 Senior House Officer