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City of Westminster 1928
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Westminster, City of]
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that, in the forthcoming rearrangement of the Tuberculosis Scheme in
London, this connection should be maintained and if possible strengthened.
The above table gives certain details of the work of the Dispensary
in 1928 and in the preceding five years.
It is highly desirable that, in the forthcoming rearangement of the Tuberculosis Scheme in London, this connection should be maintained and if possible strenghened.
| 1923. | 1924. | 1925. | 1926. | 1927. | 1921. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patients | ||||||
| Old Patients attending | ||||||
| Contacts examined | 162 | |||||
| Individuals who attended | ||||||
| Total Attendances | ||||||
| Written Medical Reports to London County Council and Medical Practitioners | ||||||
| Consultations with Medical Practitioners | ||||||
| Other visits paid by Medical Officer | ||||||
| Visits by Health Visitors to Dispensary Cases | ||||||
| Sputum Examinations | ||||||
| X-ray Examinations | 5 |
The following table shows the number of cases recommended for Hospital and Sanatorium treatment in 1928:—
| Hospital. | Sanatorium. | |
|---|---|---|
| Insured Males | 35 | 38 |
| Insured Females | 12 | 11 |
| Uninsured Males | 5 | 7 |
| Uninsured Females | 7 | 11 |
| Boys | 3 | 4 |
| Girls | 2 | 0 |
| 64 | 71 |
In addition many children have been recommended for Convalescent
treatment through the Invalid Children's Aid Association, the Guardians,
the School Authorities, St. Henry's Fund, etc.
It is unfortunately less easy to obtain convalescent treatment for
tuberculous adults. It seems probable that spells of convalescent treatment
at appropriate times might prevent many quiescent cases from
losing ground and possibly save them from reactivation of their disease,
and from the need for further spells of Sanatorium treatment.
The association with the Westminster Hospital has been continued
and a number of cases have been referred there during the year for
surgical opinions, for orthopedic treatment, or for treatment such as the
removal of tonsils and adenoids.