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If any are found they are put in the way of obtaining treatment
either by being referred to one of the three large general hospitals
close by, or a dispensary ticket is given gratuitously.
A critical sanitary survey is made of the premises, and of the
whole house, and defects are made the subject of subsequent
notice and remedy.
A card of enquiry is filled up concerning the case and filed for
future reference as to the progress of the patient.
A leaflet of instructions is left, and its terms explained.
Cases of destitution are referred to the Relieving Officer.
Cases out of work are referred to the Distress Committee.
In advanced cases every effort is made to get these, if poor,
to enter the Poor Law Infirmary. Cases occurring in schoolchildren
are referred to one or other of the philanthropic agencies
in the district.
Suspicious cases amongst contacts are referred to St. Bartholomew's
Hospital, The Royal Free Hospital, The Hospital for
Diseases of the Chest, City Road, or to the Brewer Street Dispensary.
2. Measures in connection with the Food Supply.—
Samples of milk are from time to time examined specially for
tubercle.
The meat supply is most closely watched-there is a special
meat inspector.
It is believed that practically no tuberculous meat now finds
its way into the Finsbury retail shops.
3. Revisits.—These are undertaken by Miss Burt, the
Phthisis worker of the Finsbury Social Workers Association.
4. Sanatorium Treatment.—Finsbury has no special
provision for the sanatorium or open air treatment of cases of