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include dispensary patients who were on artificial pneumothorax
treatment in sanatorium at December 31st, 1934. Such surgical
methods as phrenic evulsion and thoracoplasty are available under
the scheme for dispensary patients, and the former operation is
coming more and more into use.
Finsen Light is available for dispensary patients who have
Lupus vulgaris. Three dispensary patients had this treatment at
the London Hospital during the year.
Work of Tuberculosis Nurses.
The tuberculosis nurses paid 9,009 visits to the homes of tuberculous
patients during the year.
Nursing Patients.
We have also been able to obtain a District Nurse whenever
one was required. In the majority of cases, however, it is better to
urge the removal of a patient who is confined to bed, to hospital.
Nature and Extent of any Dental Treatment.
Fourteen patients received dentures through the Tuberculosis
Dispensary scheme of the Borough. Approved Societies contributed
part of the cost in the case of the insured, and patients who could
afford it also contributed.
Supply of Extra Nourishment during 1934.
Sixty-four dispensary patients received extra diet (Borough
scheme).
Supply of Sputum Pocket Flasks and Outfits for Sputum
Examinations.
Approximately 145 pocket flasks were supplied to patients
during the year. Patients, of course, obtain pocket flasks from
other sources, for example, residential institutions and private
sources. 1,718 outfits were supplied in connection with sputum
examinations.
Institutional (Residential) Treatment of Camberwell
Patients in 1934 through the London County Council.
1. Adult Males:—
Number of applicants for residential treatment 239
Number who received residential treatment 219
Number who did not receive residential treatment:—
Not accepted 7
Failed to enter 10
Awaiting residential treatment December 31st, 1934 3