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It is considered a valuable scheme, making it possible for the
parents to have treatment and removing them from serious danger
of infection. In two cases where the parents have consistently
refused boarding-out, it was found that one child had tuberculosis
of the spine, and in the other case tubercular fibrosis of the lungs.
Since 1930, 72 children have been boarded-out. During 1938, 7
further children have been similarly dealt with.
It would appear that the scheme is preventing a certain amount
of infection of the closer contacts, and it is probable that if it could
be extended would considerably reduce the incidence of tuberculosis
in the future. Parents, however, are only rarely willing for this
course to be adopted, and other difficulties arise from time to time.
Sanocrysin Treatment.
This form of treatment has been undertaken in the Dispensary
for a few cases where it appeared likely to be of benefit.
After-care of Surgical Tuberculosis.
In order to secure continuity of treatment, those orthopaedic
cases which have been treated by the London County Council in
certain of their hospitals can now be seen periodically by that surgeon
who had charge of their treatment in hospital. This examination
takes place at County Hall, Westminster, and reports with recommendations
are forwarded to the Tuberculosis Officer.
Dental Treatment.
The County Council provide dental treatment and dentures
(when necessary) for those undergoing residential treatment.
Arrangements have been made by the Borough Council for a
qualified dentist to be in attendance at the Municipal Dispensary
at intervals, as required. Routine treatment is given to the
Dispensary patients, and in necessitous cases dentures also are
provided. Where patients are in receipt of public assistance the
cost of the dentures is, however, borne by the Public Assistance
Committee.