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 at very short intervals. On these school visits he takes special note of all the children with "bad" health sheets. He looks into various parts of the building, and notes the lighting, warming and ventilation, and sanitation. It may be well to quote part of the Minute in the Wiesbaden scheme in which his duties are indicated.

"Every fourteen days the school doctor will hold a School Consultation at an hour fixed by doctor and head teacher. A certain room is to be placed at his service. &hellip; The first half of the hour will serve for a visit of from 10 to 15 minutes to be paid to from two to five Classes, during the time when the scholars are being taught.

Every class shall, if possible, be visited twice in every half-year. On these occasions all the children will be inspected, the teacher giving his observations and receiving the doctor's. If some of the children appear to be in need of special medical care, this fact is to be made known at these consultations.

On these visits the doctor can also take note of the sanitary conditions, the ventilation, heating. He will also note the bearing of the children. In making any remarks on the methods of the teacher, he will take care to avoid saying anything that can give offence. &hellip; The second half-hour will be spent in a more strict examination of certain cases. &hellip; The