View report page

125
Of the 193 cases, therefore, a history of Tuberculosis in a near
relative was elicited in 28-5 per cent., and in a remote relative in
5-2 per cent. In all 33-7 per cent, gave a family history of
Tuberculosis.

(T.C. = Treatment completed. OR. = Own request. B.D. = Breach
of discipline. I.S.Q. = in statu quo.)
The total number of attendances at the Dispensary during
the year was 3,741 compared with 3,917 in the previous year, and
3,621 in 1930. The number of visits paid to the homes of patients
by the Tuberculosis Officers was 159, and by the Nurses 4,148, as
compared with 204 and 4,175 respectively in 1931.
The number of sputum examinations carried out at the Tuberculosis
Dispensary during 1932 was 917, as compared with 1,332
in the previous year, the smaller number being due to the fact that
no sputum examinations were done for St. James's Hospital in
1932. In 209 cases or 22.79 per cent., Tubercle Bacilli were found
to be present. Of the total number of specimens examined 305
were sent by medical practitioners, the remainder representing
patients on the Dispensary register.
The number of reports sent to public bodies during 1932 was
1,106. Consultations with medical practitioners at the homes of
their patients and reports on patients sent to the Dispensary
numbered 766.
The number of reports received during the year in respect of
insured patients was:—
(a) Form G.P. 17 Nil.
(b) Form G.P. 36 95
133 patients were referred to hospitals, 112 of whom were sent
to St. Thomas's Hospital for X-ray examination.