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their own doctors. 84 applied on their own initiative while 208 of the
patients seen were contacts of the tuberculosis cases. A summary
of first attendances is shown in Table C.
Table A shows the condition at the end of 1935 of all patients
diagnosed as suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis who have
attended the Dispensary since its foundation in June, 1916-
Home Visiting.—The three Health Visitors paid 5,132 visits to
the homes of patients, while the tuberculosis officer visited 373
patients in their homes and also saw 11 patients at their homes in
consultation with their own doctors.
Reports.—Written reports to the number of 1,175 were sent
out from the Dispensary.
Residential Treatment.—The London County Council admitted
131 insured and 73 uninsured patients to residential institutions.
The Lewisham Hospital admitted 34 patients referred by the
Dispensary, these being seriously ill cases in urgent need of treatment
and having unsuitable home conditions. The tuberculosis officer paid
45 visits to the two tuberculosis wards of the Lewisham Hospital
containing respectively 26 male and 26 female patients.
Affiliated and other Hospitals.—During the year 119 patients
were sent to St. John's Hospital, Lewisham, for X-Ray examination
at a cost to the Borough Council of £89 5s. Od.
Most of the artificial pneumothorax refills are also carried out
at St. John's Hospital. During the year 62 patients made 985
attendances at a cost to the Borough Council of £517 2s. 6d.
Some of the refills are carried out at other hospitals such as StThomas',
Charing Cross, Margaret St., Grove Park, and Colindale,
to suit the convenience of individual patients.
Light treatment is provided at the London Hospital and at
St. Thomas' Hospital. Four patients made 188 attendances for
Light treatment at a cost to the Borough Council of £15 12s. Od.
For Laryngeal examination and surgical diagnosis some patients
have been referred to King's College Hospital and to the Miller
General Hospital.
Sputum Tests.—The sputum of 347 patients was examined
and reported upon by the pathological department of St. John's
Hospital.