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This is a much more satisfactory arrangement than the former
one, for the Tuberculosis Officer can now keep in much closer touch
With his patients than was hitherto possible. There is the further
advantage that patients do not have so far to travel. During the year
18 patients who were undergoing this form of treatment made 241
attendances.
Contacts,
Every effort is made to ensure the attendance at the Dispensary
of contacts of cases of tuberculosis, and a scheme has recently been
put into operation for the closer following up of all contacts. This
aspect of the tuberculosis problem is regarded as being of outstanding
importance.
Dental Treatment.
Dental treatment for tuberculous patients is given by arrangement
with the British Dental Hospital. Patients in need of dental
aid may obtain treatment at this Hospital, 31, Camden Road, N.W.1,
on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. During the year, seven patients attended
and the total attendances were 38.
Light Treatment.
One patient is receiving Finsen Light treatment at a General
Hospital. Many patients, particularly children, attend the Institute
of Ray Therapy, Camden Road, for Ultra-Violet Therapy.
Home Nursing.
The Home Nursing of requisite cases is provided free by arrangement
with the two local District Nursing Associations.
Supply of Beds and Shelter.
The Borough Council supply a shelter to any suitable case where
there is accommodation for the erection of such. The Borough
Council also supply on loan single beds and bedding in order to effect
the separation of infectious cases of Tuberculosis.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations, 1925.
No person suffering from Tuberculosis of the respiratory tract,
and being in an infectious state, may work in connection with a dairy
which would involve milking, treatment of milk, or handling milk