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Some assistance has also been rendered to patients
in getting necessary clothing for use while in sanatoria.
SANATORIUM TREATMENT.
During the year 147 patients were recommended
for Sanatorium or Hospital treatment and 11 were
recommended for admission to hospital for " observation
for diagnosis " ; 145 of the former and 10
of the latter were sent away to institutions. In
addition, 85 patients received treatment for Tuberculosis
in the general hospitals of the L.C.C.
Sixteen children were recommended for admission
to an open-air school, all being accepted,
although in one case the parents declined to allow
the child to attend.
GRANTS OF EXTRA NOURISHMENT.
During the year 354 grants of Grade A (Tuberculin
Tested) milk and new laid eggs were made to
122 necessitous tuberculous patients at an estimated
cost of £249.
DENTAL TREATMENT FOR TUBERCULOUS
PATIENTS.
During 1935, 6 dispensary patients received dental
treatment at the City of London Hospital for
Diseases of the Heart and Lungs, making 7 attendances
therefor. 4 patients were also assisted in the
provision of artificial dentures.
FINSEN AND ARC LIGHT TREATMENT.
PNEUMOTHORAX REFILLS.
Since 1921, the Council has paid for the Finsen
Light treatment of cases of Lupus at the London
Hospital. During the year 5 patients were so treated,
making 490 attendances for treatment. 4 patients
also made 241 attendances for arc light treatment of