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of work. Every effort should be made to assist in finding
work in such cases. The employment of the consumptive
is a special matter in the majority of cases. Many patients
are, on the completion of treatment, employable in a normal
or almost normal sense. In the case of others, probably in
the case of the majority of consumptives, the primary conception
of work must be specialised. It must be of such a
nature and of such an amount that its natural mental and
physical tonic qualities are not exceeded to the extent of
making it a poison to the tuberculous constitution. It may
be considered a fine thing that his job should make a
consumptive self-supporting. In the majority of cases such
an aim will defeat its purpose. Much help can be given
to the consumptive or to members of his family in lesser
matters. The aim is to make the whole period of treatment
as smooth as possible for all immediately concerned and to
lessen as far as possible the risks of relapse in the "testing
period which follows the " completion of treatment." As
this period may run into years, the value of constructive
action is apparent.
An entertainment was given at Dulwich Baths on 11th
December, 1923. under the patronage of the Worshipful the
Mayor of Camberwell (Councillor H. F. A. Edmonds, J.P.).
The proceeds were given to a voluntary fund for assisting
in the dental treatment of patients in Camberwell who are
suffering from tuberculosis. The entertainment was organised
by Mrs. E. R. Morrogh, Hon. Secretary of the London
County Council Interim Tuberculosis Care Committee, and,
thanks to her indefatigable efforts and to the distinguished
artists who gave their services, a clear profit of £65 was
made.
Awaiting residential treatment at 31st December, 1923 8
Failed to enter 15
Not recommended 33
Number who did not receive residential treatment:—
Number who received residential treatment for the first time 193
Total number who received residential treatment 223
Total number of applicants 279
Number of applicants who. had received previous residential
treatment 30
Number of applicants who had not received previous residential
treatment 249
1. Adult Males:-
A. Through the London County Council.
Institutional (Residential) Treatment of Camberwell
Patients in 1923.