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Of the cases removed from the register during 1960, a total of 10
were recovered, 35 were transferred out to other areas, and the
remaining 2 cases were removed from the register as "diagnosis not
confirmed" (1)„ and "lost sight of" (1),
The total number of cases x-rayed during the year was 1,201.
The London County Council Tuberculosis Health Visitors, seconded
to the Chest Clinic, made 365 visits to homes in the borough during
the year.
Each case was visited with a view to tracing the source of
infection, and advising on the prevention of the disease spreading and
on giving any other assistance where necessary.
Disinfection was carried out by the Finsbury Borough Council in
a number of cases at the request of the Chest Physician
STAFFING ARRANGEMENTS
Staff consists of the Chest Physician, a whole time clerk, a
radiographer, and nursing and social welfare personnel Laboratory
facilities are also available.
Miss F.M.Prior retired at the end of 1959 after 30 years out
standing service in the Borough and at present she carries out the
duties of radiographer.
The Nursing arrangements provided by the London County Council
during 1960 have, for a number of reasons, been without continuity.
the Clinic being allocated more than half a dozen temporary persons
As a result there has been a deterioration in the standard of work and
the number of home visits fell considerably No Social Worker could
be secured in spite of advertising and other measures.
Miss R.A.Bennett, a trainee Health Visitor was appointed on
November 14th 1960 for seven sessions a week, on the understanding
that she would be available for emergencies as they arose
It is proposed to appoint Miss A Phelps at the beginning of 1961
to act as the Social Worker and Secretary of the Tuberculosis Care
Committee, for 3 sessions a week This has one advantage in that she
is normally in the Health Centre and can be seen when necessary.
These arrangements are not ideal in a clinic of this nature, it
being considered by the Chest Physician that it is more satisfactory
to have one whole time person appointed as Health Visitor and Social
Worker, who would then be available for patients at all times, instead
of the present arrangements of two part-time persons
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