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(vi.) The arrangements for securing the examination and systematic
supervision of ' 'home contacts.''
A list of all contacts is prepared by the Health Visitor of the district
concerned, who arranges for their attendance at a convenient time for
examination and where necessary re-examination.
All contacts of school age are dealt with in co-operation with the
School Medical Service. 297 contacts were examined, 107 being adults
and the remainder children. In addition a number of unexamined contacts
were reported 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 have been
applied.
The X-Ray apparatus has continued in use for diagnostic purposes.
No special form of treatment has been in use.
(viii.) The results of local experience as to the relative value of each
form of treatment.
See (vii.)
(ix.) The nature and extent of any dental treatment provided by the
Council for tuberculous patients.
Patients requiring dental treatment are referred to the Council's
Dental Clinic, a special session for tuberculous patients being held weekly,
with a gas day once a month.
Particulars of the number of patients dealt with and the work carried
out will be found in the Dental Surgeon's return. Arrangements for
defraying the cost of dentures are made by the Care Committee.
(x.) Any arrangements for the provision of nursing or of extra
nourishment for patients living at home.
The Council has power to provide nursing if required for children
up to 10 years of age; for older children and adults no special provision
is made but the services of a district nurse are generally forthcoming.