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Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 865.
Others have entered Convalescent Homes through the
following agencies :—The local Children's Aid Association,
the local Charity Organisation Society, the local branch of
the United Services Fund, and the Public Assistance Committee.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council 355
To General Practitioners and Hospitals 866
Home Visitation.
The Tuberculosis Officer made 191 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 24
occasions.
The Nurses visit the tuberculosis population on notification
and thereafter as far as possible at intervals of six
months or less, as may appear advisable. During the
year 3,885 such visits were made.
In addition to the ordinary health visits paid by them,
the Dispensary Nurses submit reports to the London County
Council on the home conditions of patients recommended
for Institutional Treatment.
Extra Nourishment.
Extra nourishment is provided by the Borough Council
to patients before entering institutions and on discharge.
This grant is made by the Borough Council under the