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examined at the dispensary during the year, 18*2 being adults and the
remainder children. In addition, a number of unexamined contacts
were referred to the Divisional School Medical Officer.
(vii.) Information as to special methods of diagnosis and treatment
in use and the number of persons to whom these special methods hare
been applied.
The X-Rav installation has continued in use for diagnostic purposes.
No other special methods have been employed.
(viii.) The results of local experience as to the relative value of
each form of treatment.
See (vii.) above.
(ix.) The nature and extent of any dental treatment provided by
the Council for tuberculous patients.
Definite cases of tuberculosis requiring dental treatment are referred
to the Council's Dental Clinic, a special session for tuberculous patients
being held each week.
As soon as possible after diagnosis, patients who need it are sent for
dental treatment in order to get done what is essential to put the mouth
in order before their possible admission to sanatorium. The provision
of new dentures is a matter for later consideration, which can, as a
rule, be left until the patient's return home.
The arrangements for defraying the cost of dentures are in the
hands of the Care Committee.
(x.) Any arrangements for the provision of nursing or of extra
nourishment for patients living at home.
The Council provides nursing in certain cases of children up to 10
years of age. For older children and adults, no special provision exists
and the services of a district nurse must be relied on.
Extra nourishment has been provided for a number of cases for
varying periods. Dried milk (Ambrosia), eggs, red bone marrow and
glycolecithin have all been given, but it is found that the two latter
preparations quickly pall on the patients who almost without exception
ask to have them changed for eggs after a short time. The amount of
expenditure sanctioned by the Ministry of Health, viz.: £2 per 1,000
of the population has hitherto been found to be adequate. This is
largely owing to the number of patients who are in receipt of relief