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(5) Contacts of infectious cases although actually diagnosed as
suffering from tuberculosis yet remaining under the
observation of the Tuberculosis Officer.
(6) Finsbury children attending Holly Court Open Air School
and falling into one of the above categories (during the
school holidays).
Where patients or their families are already receiving help
from the Public Assistance Committee, extra nourishment is
provided by that body on recommendations made by the
Tuberculosis Officer.
During 1937, 35 persons received additional grants in this
way.
During the year three persons received additional grants from
the Unemployment Assistance Board on recommendations made by
the Tuberculosis Officer.
Artificial Pneumothorax Refills.
Owing to the want of X-Ray facilities it has proved impossible
for these to be undertaken in the Dispensary. These cases are
therefore referred either to sanatorium where this treatment was
started or to one of the London Hospitals for the continuation of
the treatment.
During 1937,18 cases were referred to the following hospitals:—
Grove Park 2 patients.
Brompton 3 „
University College 1 „
Royal Chest 12 „
Artificial Sunlight Treatment.
This treatment is only of limited use for a very few cases of
tuberculosis. Arrangements were made in one case for this form
of treatment to be administered at the Infant Welfare Centre.
Supervision of Contacts.
A register was prepared during 1936 of all contacts below the
age of 25 of sputum positive cases of tuberculosis (i.e., presumably
the most infectious cases). The endeavour is being continued