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home:Brompton, St. Thomas's, Guy's, Grove Park, Colindale,
King's College. During 1935, 57 dispensary patients had artificial
pneumothorax treatment at one or the other of these hospitals.
This does not include dispensary patients who were on artificial
pneumothorax treatment in sanatorium at December 31st, 1935.
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. Two dispensary patients had this treatment at the
London Hospital during the year.
Work of Tuberculosis Nurses.
The tuberculosis nurses paid 9,255 visits to the homes of
tuberculous patients during the year 1935.
Nursing Patients.
We have 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.
12 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 1935.
In Camberwell action is taken by the Tuberculosis Officer to
secure the grant of extra nourishment in:
(1) Ex-sanatorium cases where the medical condition is such that a grant
of extra nourishment is necessary to enable a patient to maintain or recover full
working capacity.
(2) Cases with prospects of ultimate arrest of the disease who are awaiting
admission to sanatorium.
(3) Other cases requiring special consideration.
In the case of tuberculous patients coming into the above
categories patients must not be in receipt of Poor Law relief at the
time of recommendation.
77 Camberwell patients received extra nourishment in 1935.
Supply of Sputum Pocket Flasks and Outfits for Sputum
Examinations.
Approximately 148 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. 1,256 outfits were supplied in connection with sputum
examinations.