The Use of the Pulheems System of Medical Classification in Civilian Practice

P = Physical capacity including physique, general medical condition, and any systematic disease U = Upper limbs, considered functionally L = Locomotion, also considered functionally H = Hearing measured as follows: HI is ability to hear a forced whisper at 20 feet in each ear separately; H2 can hear forced whisper at 10 feet in each ear separately; H3 can hear forced whisper with both ears together at 10 feet; and H7 can hear the conversational voice at 10 feet with both ears. EE is visual acuity of the right and left eye respectively. El is equivalent to Snellen 6/6, E2 to 6/9, E3 to 6/12, E4 to 6/18, E5 to 6/24, E6 to 6/36, E7 to 6/60, and E8 is less than 6/60. M is mental capacity (intelligence), which is not usually measured by the medical officer. S is emotional stability, assessed particularly by reference to past history.