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also been made for the taking of X-ray photographs at a charge
of 7s. 6d. each, and pneumothorax treatment at Brompton
Hospital at 10s. 6d. per refill.
Tuberculosis subjects attend at our Municipal Dental Clinic
at 110 Grange Road. A special fortnightly session is set aside
for these patients.
The following is the scheme for the distribution of extra
nourishment:—
Supply of Extra Nourishment to Tuberculous Persons :—
(1) Extra nourishment comprises milk, eggs, butter,
oatmeal.
(2) It is supplied only to necessitous tuberculous persons
of the borough.
(3) Extra nourishment is only supplied on the recommendation
of the Tuberculosis Officer, after
investigation of the conditions by the Dispensary
Nurse.
(4) The period for which extra nourishment is given is
fixed by the Tuberculosis Officer and decided on
medical grounds.
It is estimated that the expenditure for next year will be as
follows :—
£ s. d.
1. Salaries of Medical Staff 1,100 0 0
2. Nurses 483 0 0
3. Salaries of other staff employed at the Dispensary 439 0 0
4. Loan charges, rates, taxes, insurance and telephone
245 0 0
5. Heating and lighting and repairs 500 0 0
6. Drugs and medical appliances 100 0 0
7. Special Treatment, etc., e.g., X-ray examinations 75 0 0
8. Dental treatment 175 0 0
9. Extra nourishment 240 0 0
10. Travelling expenses of staff 5 0 0
11. Printing and stationery 55 0 0
12. Laundry 25 0 0
13. National Insurance Act 7 0 0
14. Workmen's compensation 6 0 0