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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.
292 contacts were examined, 116 being adults and the remainder children.
In addition a number of unexamined contacts were reported to the
Divisional School Medical Officer.
(vi.) Information as to special methods of diagnosis and treatment in us*
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.
X-ray.—During the year, in order to facilitate early diagnosis, the
London County Council relaxed the limitation of the period during which
cases of tuberculosis could be referred to hospitals for X-ray examination.
(vii.) The results of local experience as to the relative value of each form
of treatment.
See (vi.)
(viii.) 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.
(ix.) 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 ten years of age; for older children and adults no special provision
is made, but the services of a district nurse are generally forthcoming.
Extra nourishment in the form of Ambrosia (dried milk) and eggs has
been granted to suitable cases on the same lines as previously. The grant