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Potential contacts accruing during the year number 120, of whom
79 or 66 per cent, have been examined. The percentage last year was
61, and this figure remains fairly stable.
There have been 11 consultations with doctors in regard to
patients.
87 letters have been sent to 40 doctors concerning cases referred
for an opinion.
I have made visits to the homes of patients in relation to 40 cases
and 23 visits to New End Hospital.
Of the cases under treatment:—
50 were referred to London County Council for Sanatoria. Of
these 4 were refused, one withdrew and the rest received
benefit.
5 were admitted to New End Hospital.
2 to St. Columba's Hospital.
4 were admitted to Victoria Park Hospital.
4 do. Hampstead beds at Northwood.
7 do. Hampstead General Hospital.
9 were referred to the Out-patient Department of the General
Hampstead.
36 were referred for X-ray Examination.
4 cases were referred to the London County Council for
diagnostic observation, two of which were judged positive
and two negative.
Of the cases accepted by the London County Council the average
waiting period for admission was 21 days.
There has been a decrease in the death-rate. These total 60, as
against 70 last year. The deaths amongst ex-service men amount to 6,
as against 14 last year and 4 the previous year.
The number of notifications again shows a decrease, the total being
113—99 pulmonary and 14 non-pulmonary. 15 of these patients were
of sufficient standing not to require Dispensary help.
1 case was notified from a Mental Asylum.
27 cases were notified from hospital and sanatoria, many of which
did not return to Hampstead on discharge. Some have attended on
discharge, some are still in Hospital, whilst others continue to attend
their Hospital of origin.