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Report of Tuberculosis Officer—continued.
of and returned to the Register, is 55 as compared with 23 in the
previous year. "Transfers to other areas" and "Cases lost sight
of "are 79 as compared with 103 in 1931. 67 deaths of Dispensary
patients occurred, compared with 75 in the previous year.
Three patients had Ultra-violet ray treatment.
Thirteen patients have had artificial pneumothorax treatment,
making in all 160 attendances as compared with 77 in 1931. The
treatment is arranged for at the Brompton, St. Thomas' and
Grove Park Hospitals.
The number of patients for whom dental treatment was provided
was 51 compared with 52 in 1931. Frequently when dental cases
are seen at the Dispensary they are febrile, and the treatment most
urgently needed is rest; so dental treatment may be postponed, and
in some cases is eventually carried out while the patient is in an
institution.
Dental Treatment.
The Borough Council provides the services of a Dental Surgeon,
who attends weekly. Treatment is free but, in respect of the provision
of dentures, persons able to contribute to the cost are assessed
by a sub-committee of the Public Health Committee in respect of
any balance remaining after contributions from insurance societies
or voluntary associations have been taken into account.
Where the patient is on out-relief the Public Assistance Committee
have been asked to meet the cost.