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Bethnal Green 1915

Report on the sanitary condition and vital statistics during the year 1915 together with the report of the Chief Sanitary Inspector

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dispensary in connection with the Hospital for
the examination and treatment of patients from
the Borough of Bethnal Green, the dispensary
being open on certain mornings and at least
two evenings per week.
(b) The Hospital Governors to appoint a whole-time
Medical Tuberculosis Officer at a salary of not
less than £400 per annum, such Officer to be
experienced not only in dealing with tuberculosis,
but also in general medicine.
(c) The dispensary to be properly equipped with
apparatus by the Hospital Governors, the whole
arrangements being satisfactory to the Local
Government Board, the London County Council
and the Insurance Committee.
(d) The dispensary to be under the control of the
Hospital Governors, except administrative control
devolving on the Medical Officer of Health
of Bethnal Green, as Chief Administrative
Tuberculosis Officer of the Bethnal Green Municipal
Tuberculosis Scheme.
(e) The Hospital to appoint a special Advisory
Committee for the Tuberculosis Dispensary,
consisting of certain members of the Hospital
Committee, the Medical Officer of Health for
Bethnal Green, two representatives nominated
by the Council, and two representatives (one
to be a panel doctor), appointed by the London
Insurance Committee.
(f) The treatment of uninsured persons to be given
in consultation and co-operation with the medical
practitioner attending the case.