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TUBERCULOSIS DISPENSARY.
The work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary was carried on with
the usual routine during 1929.
The transfer of the Dispensary from less suitable premises was
effected in June, 1928.
The report of the Tuberculosis Medical Officer is set out in the
appendix (pp. 116-124).
Staff Engaged on Tuberculosis Work.
The staff engaged in Tuberculosis work and the Tuberculosis
Dispensary is as follows:—
1. Chief Administrative Tuberculosis Officer—The Medical
Officer of Health.
2. The Tuberculosis Medical Officer—Dr. George Macdonald.
3. Tuberculosis Nurses—Three in number, who attend at the
Dispensary daily, and visit the homes of the patients attending the
Dispensary under the supervision of the Tuberculosis Medical
Officer. Health Visitor (1), District Sanitary Inspectors in cases
not in attendance at the Dispensary.
4. Clerical Staff—At Dispensary: Secretary, two clerks.
At Town Hall: one clerk (part time).
5. Laboratory Assistant (dispenser).
6. Caretakers.
Specimens of sputum are examined at the Dispensary for
Medical Practitioners and reports submitted to them.
The Dispensary is affiliated to St. Thomas's and Brompton
Hospitals, and cases presenting special difficulties in diagnosis are
referred to these Institutions for X-ray examination and for artificial
pneumo-thorax refills, &c.
The Dispensary treatment of school children is carried on in
close co-operation with the School Medical Service, and the Springwell
House Open Air School on Clapham Common North Side, has,
in this connection, carried on useful work during the year, particulars
of which will be found in the report of the Tuberculosis
Medical Officer on p. 121.
The Tuberculosis Care Committee, the constitution of which
will be found on p. 2, met weekly at the Tuberculosis Dispensary
during the year, and details of the work of the Committee will be
found set out on pp. 121-4.
Dental facilities for tuberculosis patients were first provided by
the Council in 1922. A weekly session is held at the Dental Centre,
Southlands, and patients requiring treatment or the provision of