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As has been pointed out in previous reports however, a further
number of Contacts find their way to the Dispensary via Medical
Practitioners or on their own application and are then classed as
New Patients.
Residential Treatment.—The London County Council's
revised scheme for treatment of tuberculosis issued in 1936, includes
provision for the issue of travelling expenses to necessitous patients
accepted for admission to the Council's institutions.
It also provides for the issue of travelling expenses in necessitous
cases where a relative was obliged to visit a patient in an emergency
upon the request of a Medical Officer of a Sanatorium. Only a few
applications for assistance were received during the year.
Hospital Visits.—The excellent arrangement, whereby the
Tuberculosis Officer pays visits to St. Alfege's Hospital, has been
continued. Close supervision of the patients is thus maintained
and the interchange of information is of much mutual benefit.
X-Ray Examinations.—The arrangements made with the
London County Council continue to give every satisfaction. The
work in this connection tends to increase each year, as the attached
table indicates.
No. of Films taken
Year. during the Year.
1934 387
1935 533
1936 554
1937 618
1938 768
In addition to the above, a large number of screen examinations
are carried out by the Tuberculosis Officer.
Artificial Pneumothorax Refills.—The arrangement made
in 1934 with the London County Council regarding the provision
of this treatment is continued. The attached 5 year table indicates
how the scope of this work has increased during recent years.
No. of Refills given
Year. during the Year.
1934 45
1935 100
1936 200
1937 353
1938 513