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(c) The disinfection and cleansing of bedrooms,
infected articles and premises.
In addition to the measures set forth above, Dr.
Newsholme advises where possible:—
(id) The institution of tuberculosis dispensaries for
the free treatment of sufferers, with staffs of
visiting physicians and nurses.
(e) The provision of Sanatoria.
Under section 131' of the Public Health Act of 1875,
(which does not apply to London) the Sanitary
Authority has power to provide hospitals or to utilize
unoccupied wards of existing hospitals for the treatment
of persons suffering from tubercular phthisis.
The Metropolitan Asylums Board has somewhat
similar powers, but it is doubtful if these could be
exercised without fresh legislation.
THE INSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT OF CASES
of PULMONARY PHTHISIS.
This naturally divides itself into two parts: —
(a) With respect to persons suffering from the disease
in its early stages. Such a person, who is still
able to earn his own living, may, with benefit
to himself, enter a Sanatorium for a month
or six weeks' treatment. He could probably
obtain leave from his employer for this purpose
so that he would not be compelled to
forfeit his position. Whilst in the Sanatorium
he would not only be treated for his disease
but he would be trained in the best methods
of disposal of sputum, and in the general
hygienic regulation of his life in a practical