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cases repeated examinations are undertaken before a definite
diagnosis is arrived at.
The number of reports sent to public bodies during 1929
was 1,208. Consultations with medical practitioners at the homes
of their patients and reports on patients sent to the Dispensary
numbered 1,011.
The number of reports received during the year in respect of
insured persons was:—
(a) Form G. P. 17 Nil
(b) Form G. P. 36 86
202 patients were referred to hospitals, 179 of whom were
sent to St. Thomas's Hospital for x-ray examination.
Springwell House Open-Air School.
Accommodation 125
Number on roll 31st December, 1929 138
Average attendance during 1929 121.5
Admitted during 1929 40
Discharged during 1929 48
Reasons for discharge.
Fit for elementary school 4
Fit for work 30
Transferred to Hospital or Sanatorium 5
Removed from district 5
Transferred to special school -
Discharged for other reasons 4
Tuberculosis Dental Treatment.
Total attendances 311
Sessions held 49
Average attendance per session 6.3
Extractions 70; scalings 9; fillings 25; dentures
supplied—whole sets 7, partial sets 5; repairs to
dentures 7; dressings 37; advice 97; (average per
session 5.2) Total 257
The Tuberculosis Care Committee.
The Care Committee met weekly during 1929 and the following
is a summary of the work carried out by the Committee:—
Battersea Borough Council—extra nourishment 118
Wandsworth Board of Guardians—financial assistance
5; dentures 3; clothing 4; extra nourishment 7;
other assistance 4 23