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Bromley 1956
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bromley]
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57
MASS X-RAY.
The Mass X-Ray Unit of the South Eastern Regional Hospital
Board did not visit this area during 1956. The Unit hopes to pay
a visit to Bromley early in 1957.
CHEST CLINIC.
Dr. D. G. Madigan, Physician in charge, has kindly furnished
the following details:—
New cases attending the Chest Clinic for the first time during 1956:—
| Adults. | Children. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. | |
| 28 | 20 | — | — | |
| — | — | — | ||
New Contacts examined durine 1956:—
| Negative. | Positive. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| M. | F. | M. | F. |
| 100 | 2 | ||
(These contact figures are not included in the first table.)
B.C.G. Vaccination of Contacts: 82
Number of patients who completed a course of sanatoria or
hospital treatment during 1956: 51
BROMLEY TUBERCULOSIS CARE COMMITTEE
1 am indebted to the Honorary Secretary of the above
Committee for the following report:—
"Throughout the year 1956 the Care Committee's Liaison
Officer has visited many patients suffering from tuberculosis.
Visits have also been made to the homes of these patients, as it is
felt that provision should not only be made for the patient's
requirements, but regard paid to the needs of the family exposed
to the risk of tuberculosis.
As in previous years assistance has been given in the provision
of fares for relatives to visit patients in Sanatoria, extra nourishment,
payment of coal bills, and the supply of clothing.
In brief, it is the Care Committee's earnest desire not only to
provide where possible for the physical needs of the patients, but
also to relieve their minds of any anxieties associated with their
homes and families."