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Potential contacts accruing during the year number 94, of whom
64, or 68 per cent. have been examined. The percentage last year was
66, and this figure remains fairly stable.
There have been 20 consultations with doctors in regard to
patients.
47 letters have been sent to 33 doctors concerning cases referred
for an opinion.
I have made visits to the homes of patients in relation to 20 cases
and 24 visits to New End Hospital.
Of the cases under treatment:—
52 were referred to London County Council for Sanatoria. Of
these 2 were refused, 2 withdrew and the rest received
benefit.
5 were admitted to New End Hospital.
1 to St. Columba's Hospital.
4 were admitted to Victoria Park Hospital.
2 do. Hampstead beds at Northwood.
10 do. Hampstead General Hospital.
5 were referred to the Out-patient Department of the
stead General Hospital, Hampstead.
Of the cases accepted by the London County Council the average
waiting period for admission was 14 days.
There has been a decrease in the death-rate. These total 56, as
against 60 last year. The deaths amongst ex-service men amount to 4,
as against 6 last year and 14 the previous year.
The number of notifications again shows a decrease, the total being
69 pulmonary and 16 non-pulmonary.
2 cases were notified from Mental Asylums.
33 eases 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 Hampstead, whilst others continue to attend
their hospital of origin.
15 of the cases notified died during the year.
11 cases occurred in domestic servants.
During the year 49 X-ray examinations have been made, and the
results attain the same high standard for which I expressed my
appreciation last year.
The Northwood beds have been fully occupied during the year.