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Table C shows the condition on December 31st, 1927, of
all patients diagnosed as suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis,
who have attended the Dispensary since its inception in June,
1916. Of the 2,051 here classified, 781 are known to be dead,
i.e., 38 per cent., 435 have left the Borough, 164 have been
removed from the register, while 671 are still living in the
Borough. Of the latter. 279 are well and able to work.
The Tuberculosis Officer paid 306 visits at the homes of
patients, and visited 23 patients in consultation with their
medical attendants.
The London County Council admitted 192 patients to
residential institutions. The Lewisham Hospital admitted 28
patients recommended by the Tuberculosis Officer. Two patients
were admitted through the Guardians to the Papworth Training
Colony, where they are making good progress.
The Dispensary is affiliated to King's College Hospital
and to the Miller General Hospital; and patients also attend
the London Hospital for special light treatment, and Brampton.
Hospital for Artificial Pneumothorax refills. During the year,
3 patients made 31 attendances for treatment for lupus, 5
patients were sent for X-Ray examination, 7 were referred to
King's College Hospital for surgical and laryngeal complications,
while 11 patients made 105 attendances for Artificial Pneumothorax
refills. Under the special arrangements for dental treatment
with the British Dental Hospital, 22 patients received
dental treatment and two were provided with dentures. The
Borough Council granted diet allowances of milk, eggs and
butter to 15 patients to aid them in keeping fit for work after
returning from Sanatorium.
The Secretary of the Care Committee reports that 26
meetings were held during the year to discuss the financial and
social circumstances of the patients and to assess their contributions
towards institutional treatment. Ninety-six patients were
asked to pay weekly contributions, varying from 1s. to 30s.,
while 106 were recommended for free treatment. Nearly £600