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No special methods of diagnosis are in use. Doubtful
cases, upon which a further opinion is required necessitating
more elaborate investigation than the equipment of
the Dispensary will permit, are referred to the West
London Hospital or to the London County Council for
admission to one of its institutions. Eighty-two cases
were dealt with in this way during the year.
One hundred and thirty-six attendances were made at
Brompton Hospital for artificial pneumothorax.
During the year, a clinic for refills for those Borough
cases undergoing treatment by artificial pneumothorax, has
been organised at the Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane
Boad.
These refills are controlled by X-ray examinations and
the clinic is under the supervision of the Tuberculosis
Officer.
The success of this clinic is now well established, and
all future cases referred from institutions will be carried
out at the above Hospital.
In the working of this Hospital clinic, our thanks are
due to the Medical Superintendent and the Staff for their
valuable support and co-operation.
No definite arrangements for the provision of nursing
exists, but advantage is taken of the services of the
District Nursing Association in cases where home nursing
is required.
Patients requiring surgical apparatus are referred to one
of the Voluntary Associations.
No provision has been found practicable for the finding
of employment for patients suffering from Tuberculosis.
No special points as regards occupation have been noted.
The usual maximum incidence is found in the poorer
and more congested parts of the Borough.