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There has been in increase in the number of X-Ray examinations in the
last few years. Increasing stress is being placed on X-Ray examination
by Tuberculosis workers in this country and elsewhere, and it seems
probable that the X-Ray examination of all doubtful cases, and even of
contacts, will become a matter of necessary routine. The figure given
refers only to X-Ray examinations made at the expense of the City Council.
The Tuberculosis Officer also sees X-Ray films of patients in St. Stephen's
Hospital and receives radiological reports on Sanatorium patients.

This table does not include patients recommended for direct admission
to St. Stephen's Hospital for varying periods of treatment. Many of
these become sanatorium cases later.
Convalescent treatment was arranged for a number of Ex-Service men
through the United Services Fund, and for many children through the
Invalid Children's Aid Association, the Public Assistance Committee, the
School authorities, St. Henry Fund and other agencies. The Charity
Organisation Society and the Friends of the Poor were very helpful with
several cases.
The association with Westminster Hospital has continued and many
cases were referred there during the year for surgical opinions, for orthopædic
treatment, or for such treatment as the removal of tonsils and
adenoids.
School children requiring dental treatment were referred to the school
dentist. Sixteen patients were referred to the council's dental clinic,
and 75 extractions and 2 fillings were performed. Dentures are provided
if necessary. Eight patients received artificial pneumothorax treatment
at the expense of the council and had, in all, 76 refills. One case of lupus
received special light treatment at a cost of £16 l1s.
The work of the Tuberculosis Care Committee continued on the lines
indicated in previous reports. The Committee considers the economic