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Total. Attendances and Examinations.
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of
examination, observation or treatment, numbered 2,285
and physical examinations were carried out in 1,924
instances, i.e., in 84 per cent, of the total attendances.
The names of 498 persons were written off the register as
being non-tuberculous, and the total number on the
Dispensary register on 81st December, 1981, was estimated
at 768.
Sputum Examinations.
Three hundred and ninety-three specimens of sputum
and other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
Sixty-one showed the presence of Tubercle
Bacilli, while 882 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homest, under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 173.
Others have entered Infirmaries through the agency of
the local Public Assistance Committee, and Convalescent
Homes through that of the local Invalid Children's Aid
Association.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council, numbered 630
To the Ministry of Pensions 45
To General Practitioners and Hospitals 685
Home Visitation.
The Tuberculosis Officer made 197 visits to homes of
patients for the purpose of examination, and investigation
of the home conditions. In addition he met local practitioners
in consultation at the homes of patients on 56
occasions.