Refrigerated food storage in hospital ward areas

A survey of ward refrigerators was carried out in two hospitals, with reference to type and efficiency in maintaining cold storage temperatures. A total of 40 refrigerators were surveyed on two occasions. Only seven were found to maintain temperatures between 5 degrees C and 7 degrees C. Commercial larder type refrigerators are recommended for ward use. Training and updating of staff in policies and procedures is emphasized.

The University of Toronto "Sioux Lookout Project"--a model of health care delivery

The University of Toronto's Sioux Lookout Project is described in detail. The scheme is a collaborative one in which universities, governments, doctors, dentists, nurses, communities and consumers participate. After three years of operation it appears to be a feasible model for delivery of health care in a remote area under extremely adverse conditions. It is suggested that a modified version would be applicable to other underdoctored areas. The individual roles of the various participants are outlined. Universities, by giving some preference in their postgraduate training programs to doctors who have spent a year in practice, especially in remote areas, would make a major step towards correcting the maldistribution of doctors.