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The undiagnosed cases are thus accounted for:—
Residents:—
Both are still under observation.
Non-residents working in City:—
Three are still under observation.
One has ceased to attend in spite of letter requesting him to do so.
Non-residents not working in City:—
All are still under observation.
Applicants unconnected with the City, either as residents or workers, were
examined, and if found to be suffering from Tuberculosis the fact was notified to the
Medical Officer of Health of the area in which they resided. Treatment was continued
until arrangements had been made for their treatment locally, either at a dispensary
in their area or otherwise This has worked satisfactorily, and under these provisions
121 persons have received advice or treatment during the year.
PERSONS TREATED, &c.—The number of persons diagnosed to be suffering
from Tuberculosis, who were treated or supervised at or in connection with the
Dispensary, was 208, divided thus:—
Insured. Not insured. Totals.
Residents 29 25 54
Non-residents—Working in City 54 29 83
Not working in City 30 41 71
208
Of these, 106 were new patients this year, while 24 attended for the first time in
1919, 27 for the first time in 1918, 15 for the first time in 1917, 12 for the first time in
1916, 22 for the first time in 1915, and two for the first time in 1914.
TOTAL ATTENDANCES.—The number of attendances of patients at the
Dispensary, including first attendances, was 2,587, divided thus:—
Insured. Not insured. Totals.
Residents 408 500 908
Non-residents—Working in City 804 363 1,167
Not working in City 182 330 512
2,587
PERSONS UNDER TREATMENT, &c., AT END OF YEAR.—The number of
persons who were under treatment, supervision or observation at or in connection
with the Dispensary on December 31st, 1920, was 188, divided thus:—
Insured. Not insured. Totals*
Residents 24 75 99
Non-residents—Working in City 52 22 74
Not working in City 6 9 15
188
PATIENTS REFERRED TO THE HOSPITAL.—The number of persons who
were referred to various departments of St. Bartholomew's Hospital for diagnosis
or treatment was 33, divided thus:—
Insured. Not insured. Totals.
Residents 3 6 9
Non-residents—Working in City 7 10 17
Not working in City 2 5 7
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Included in the above are two persons who were operated upon, 11 who were
examined by X-rays, and five who received dental treatment. In addition to these a
number of persons were seen by physicians attached to the Hospital.