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(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, two sessions being held during the month for tuberculous
patients.
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.
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 is made for a period of 12 weeks, after which the case is reconsidered.
The continued economic depression, with the increase in unemployment
and short time, has brought a much larger number of patients and their
families face to face with the problem of obtaining sufficient food and
clothing to maintain their health, and the facilities for securing extra
nourishment for the patients themselves have been used to the utmost.
116 patients have been in receipt of extra nourishment for varying periods
during the year. Of these, 62 were still receiving it on the 31st December.
For the convenience of patients living in the southern end of the
Borough, the weekly allowance can be drawn at Simpsons Road, Poplar,
instead of at the Dispensary.
Patients in receipt of relief from the Public Assistance Committees
are usually given cards recommending them for extra nourishment from
that source and in some instances representations have been made to
the committees for more generous treatment for tuberculous patients and
their families.