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Surgical cases of Bones, Glands and Joints, after treatment at a
suitable sanatorium are kept under supervision at the Dispensary while
at the same time they are advised to attend the Orthopaedic Department
of one of the General Hospitals.
335 patients were recommended to the London County Council for
Sanatorium treatment, and 30 doubtful cases were sent to Brompton and
other hospitals for observation and diagnosis.
27 children of 12 patients were either boarded out or sent to Convalescent
Homes under the Contact Scheme of the London County
Council. In all these cases the actual arrangements for sending the
children away were carried out by the Invalid Children's Aid Association.
There are still a number of children attending the Open-Air Schools,
viz.: Springwell House, Clapham Common, and Nightingale House,
Bermondsey, (for definitely tuberculous children), and Stovvey House,
Clapham Common, (for doubtful tuberculous and delicate children).
A certain number of Ex-Service men were sent away to Sanatorium
and others received treatment from their Panel Doctors. An appreciable
number attend the Dispensary at definite intervals for supervision.
41 cases of doubtful Tuberculosis were sent to Guy's Hospital for
X-Ray Examination under our arrangements with that Hospital.
405 specimens of Sputum were examined by the Borough Analyst.
34 patients were granted extra nourishment.
The Nurses paid 4,767 visits to patients and a great deal of very
useful propaganda work was done by them.
The Invalid Children's Aid Association continues to give us great
assistance in dealing with delicate children who have been recommended
by me for Convalescent Treatment.
The new Public Assistance Committee of the London County Council
also gives valuable assistance in granting relief, food and clothing to
many of our patients.
The Charity Organisation Society, the British Red Cross and the
United Services Fund, and also the National Association for the Prevention
of Tuberculosis have all helped us in numerous ways during the past
year.