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of these refills are carried out at other Hospitals, such as St. Thomas',
Charing Cross, Margaret Street, Grove Park and the Colindale, to
suit the convenience of individual patients.
For laryngeal examination and surgical diagnosis some patients
have been sent to King's College Hospital and the Miller Hospital ;
and for Light treatment to the London Hospital and St. Thomas'.
Five patients made 172 attendances for Light treatment at a cost of
£19 2s. 0d.
Sputum Tests.—The sputum of 277 patients was examined and
reported upon by the Pathological Department of St. John's Hospital.
Dental Treatment.—During the year 20 patients attended St.
John's Hospital for dental treatment and 4 patients were assisted in
the provision of dentures.
Extra Diet.—This was granted to 6 patients to enable them to
maintain their working capacity after Sanatorium treatment.
Shelters.—The six shelters loaned by the Borough Council to
tuberculous patients having insufficient sleeping accommodation, were
in constant use.
Care Committee.—The Secretary of the Care Committee reports
that the Committee met 26 times during the year. From January
1st to August 8th the number of cases considered for assessment for
residential treatment was 211, of whom 141 were passed as free
cases, 5 were ex-service pensioners, whose payment is dealt with by
the Pensions Committee, 57 were asked to pay amounts varying from
2s. 6d. to 50s. per week, and 8 cases were cancelled for various
reasons. The total amount collected and forwarded to the London
County Council was £304 6s. 9d. The London County Council
decided that after August 8th, 1934, institutional treatment should
be free of charge, although patients wishing to contribute towards
the cost of their treatment were permitted to do so. Of 115 cases
recommended for Sanatorium treatment during this period, 5 contributed
in all £26 6s. 0d.