§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Minister of Health what guidance he has given to hospital authorities concerning the practice of removing spectacles, dentures and hearing aids from elderly or mentally disordered patients.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonHospital authorities have been advised that mentally disordered or elderly confused patients should be allowed to retain such aids and other personal belongings; and where it 185W is necessary, exceptionally, to remove them, that this should only be done on medical advice.