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the department 14th October, new theatres and extensions for es were opened by Pro Bristol, at Frenchay Hospital, logical surgery Geoffrey Jefferson, F.R.S., in the presence of about 500 guests. wer | remarks Mayor of Bristol, Aid. K. A. Brown, presided. Introductory and Committee, the Management by Dr. T. Howard Butler, Chairman of Lord Mayor. a Sir Geoffrey Jefferson remarked that brain surgery was no longer sU^ of top-line news in the daily press; he thought the emphasis public inter^ On

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the thoracic surgeons, with their cardiac surgery. He of the new expansion of the facilities for the neurosurgical service substance with but a as referred to the new premises Prospero's dream, He described them as probably the finest neurosurgical theatres in j| Sir Geoffrey noted with pleasure that Professor Norman Dott from ^ London. Mr. \ was present, and Miss Beck and Mr. Northfield from from Cardiff was also among the guests at this function. After formally 1 the extensions open, and after a benediction by the hospital chap was performed by the cu theatres the of the symbolic opening Greenup, ^ ribbon with surgical scissors by Sir Geoffrey Jefferson. Mr. G. L. proposed the vote of thanks to Sir Geoffrey Jefferson. The s of the new buildings, and later tea was then led a tour of

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inspection ; newly-converted neurosurgical wards. Among others present were the Lady Mayoress and Lady Jeffers ^ Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bristol, Sir Philip Morris, and La y Mrs. Norman Dott; the Sheriff's lady, Mrs. Alan Wills; and repreS ^ of the University, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Works, Regional Hospital Board. 0 The project was one approved on the appointed day and as such was directly by the Ministry of Health. The work was carried out under ^ the Ministry of Works for the most part by local contractors. The sists of twin operating theatres and adequate ancillary accommodate

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theatres are air-conditioned and other steps have been taken to mini111 contamination when operations are in progress. Substantial improv four wards allocated for neurosurgery have been included in the sc ^ T a corridor connecting the wards and theatres has been enclosed. will soon be working [Plate IX ].

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Operating Theatre, Frenchay Hospital.

Neurosurgical Unit, Frenchay.

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