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A competent shorthand typist, to deal with correspondence and
assist generally, is needed for the proper carrying out of the work, and
to give others more time for their own particular sphere.
Re Tuberculosis Care Work.
Up to 1922 the work of Secretary of the Tuberculosis Care
Committee was carried out by a voluntary Secretary, Mrs. Monk, (now
the Chairman of the Care Committee), who was deeply interested, and
laid such an excellent foundation. The work grew to such an extent
and required so much visiting of homes and correspondence, that in
1922, a whole-time paid secretary was appointed and carried out the
duties till, owing to ill-health, she resigned in 1924, and the present
secretary, Miss Lewellin was appointed. Miss Lewellin has had
extensive experience of this kind of work, as previous to her appointment
she had been in charge of the Widows and Orphans Section of
the Ministry of Pensions in this area.
A report on the work for the year is appended.
Note on Co-operation with Practitioners.
When a Notification of Tuberculosis is received, the doctor is
written to re examination of contacts.
Unless he replies that he proposes to examine these himself, the
Tuberculosis Visitor, on calling at the home, urges the attendance of
the contacts at Dispensary For examination. If it is not clear from
her enquiries that the doctor wishes the case to be seen by the
Tuberculosis Officer he is sent a communication asking him if he
wishes to consult with the Tuberculosis Officer as to the form of
treatment suitable, or wishes the case to be seen by the Tuberculosis
Officer at Dispensary or at patient's home if too ill to attend.
In the case of Insured persons 3 forms exist for use by the Panel
Doctor.
1. "G.P. 35" when the doctor refers a case to the Tuberculosis
Officer as a suspected case for opinion. The use of this form is not
obligatory, and it is seldom used though it would be very helpful.
2. "G.P. 17" for use when a case is first diagnosed as suffering
from Tuberculosis and is referred to the Tuberculosis Officer. This
form also is seldom used.