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Of the total, 180 were referred to the Dispensary by local
Practitioners for the purpose of consultation, while 93 were
"contacts" of persons suffering with Tuberculosis and 66
were discharged ex-Service men who attended for reports on
the instruction of the Ministry of Pensions.
Diagnosis.
Found to have Pulmonary Tuberculosis 138
Found to have other forms of Tuberculosis 47
Showing no evidence of Tuberculosis 324
Patients from Previous Years.
Six hundred and eleven persons who had attended the
Dispensary in previous years presented themselves during
1926. Of these, 465 were adults, and included 147 ex-Service
men, while 146 were children. Some of these made regular
visits for the purpose of treatment. The majority, however,
came for examination or for advice only, at varying intervals
of time.
Total Attendances and Examinations.
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of examination,
observation or treatment, numbered 2,850, and
physical examinations were carried out in 1,610 instances,
i.e., in 56.5 per cent. of the total attendances. The names
of 454 persons were written off the register as being nontuberculous,
and the total number on the Dispensary register
on 31st December, 1926, was estimated at 686.
Sputum Examinations.
Five hundred and thirteen specimens of sputum and
other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
One hundred and six showed the presence of Tubercle Bacilli,
while 407 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 185.
Others have entered Infirmaries through the agency of the
Guardians, and Convalescent Homes through that of the local
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council, numbered 540
To the Ministry of Pensions 146
To General Practitioners and Hospitals 450