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Total Attendances and Examinations.
The total attendances of persons for the purpose of
examination, observation or treatment, numbered 2,393
and physical examinations were carried out in 2,331
instances, i.e., in 98 per cent, of the total attendances.
The names of 568 persons were written off the register as
being non-tuberculous, and the total number on the
Dispensary Register on 81st December, 1933, was estimated
at 715.
Sputum Examinations.
Four hundred and seventy-nine specimens of sputum
and other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
Seventy-nine showed the presence of Tubercle
Bacilli, while 400 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 200.
Others have entered Convalescent Homes through the
following agencies:—The local Children's Aid Association,
the local Charity Organisation Society, and the local branch
of the United Services Fund.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council, numbered 682
To the Ministry of Pensions 13
To General Practitioners and Hospitals 821
Home Visitation.
The Tuberculosis Officer made 226 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 69
occasions.