WELLINGTON HOSPITAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19866, 9 February 1928, Page 12

WELLINGTON HOSPITAL.

SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS. INCREASE IN THE DUTIES. [BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT. ] WELLINGTON, Wednesday. A special meeting of the Wellington Hospital Board was held to-day to consider the letter of 'resignation of Dr. D. Macdonald Wilson, medical superintendent. Mr. C. M. Luke, chairman, said that last Wednesday a full meeting of the combined Finance and Hospital Committees was held, when the letter of resignation came to hand. The two committees, which comprised nine-tenths of the board, thoroughly considered the matter. A subcommittee was appointed to confer with the medical superintendent and ascertain whether any change in the allocation of duties would induce him to remain or whother an increase in emolument would result in the retention of his services. It was gathered from Dr. Wilson that the question of salary was not to be considered, but that he felt that the dual administrative and clinical duties could no longer be satisfactorily carried out. In 1926 and 1927, continued the chairman, Dr. Wilson in his annual reports emphasised that the two duties could not' much longer bo discharged by the medical superintendent. Dr. Wilson had given the necessary three months' notice. When he went to America to gain information in regard to the most modern methods of hospital construction Dr. Wilson agreed to remain in the service of the board until the completion of the new hospital block. It was Dr. Wilson's intention to remain until the new block was completed. Mr. F. Castle pointed out that additional duties had not been imposed on Dr. Wilson, but had grown with the increased work of the hospital. Dr. Wilson desired to extend his relationship with the clinical work and to engage in private practice. The chairman moved that Dr. Wilson's resignation be received with regret, that the members of the board desire to express their best wishes for his future success and also that a letter be sent to Dr. Wilson expressing the board's warm appreciation of his services. The Rev. H. Van Staveren and Mr. Castle expressed great regret at losing Dr. Wilson's services, and said he possessed the confidence of every member of the board. The motion was carried and it was agreed that the question of the duties of the future superintendent should bo considered by the Finance Committee and that steps be taken to call for applications, the committee to report to the next meeting of the board.