By means of mobile X-Ray units it is possible to take radiograms of large numbers of people I a relatively short time. These photographs are then examined by expert radiologists, and diagnoses made. In this film, the visit of a mobile X-Ray unit to a British factory is shown. (The film is intended for use by Medical Officers and Health and Welfare Officers when they are planning to send a mobile X-Ray unit to a place not previously visited). Also made for the prevention of tuberculosis. Narrated by Lionel Gamlin.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006807
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical films
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical technology
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Radiography
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → X-rays
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Medical technology
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Radiography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)