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This includes not only the new patients for 1923, but also
persons who have continued attendance from previous years.
Physical examinations were carried out in 1,484 instances.
The number of insured persons under Domiciliary treatment,
with Dispensary supervision, on 31st December was
254.
Sputum Examination.
Five hundred and forty-three specimens of sputum and
other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
Ninety-one shewed the presence of Tubercle Bacilli, while 452
proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 156.
Others have entered Infirmaries through the agency of
the Guardians, and Convalescent Homes through that of the
local Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council, numbered 460
To the Ministry of Pensions 285
To the local War Pensions Committee 107
To General Practioners and Hospitals 303
Home Visitation.
The Tuberculosis Officer made 179 visits to homes of
patients for the purpose of examination, and investigation of
the home conditions. In addition he met local practitioners
in consultation at the homes of patients on 30 occasions, and
at their surgeries on 33 occasions.