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122 Report of the Medical Officer of Health.
(3.) Cleansing and disinfection of premises after death or
removal.
(4.) The provision of spit bottles.
(5.) The examination of sputum.
"V.—The other measures which would be carried out if the
Dispensary were started would be:—
(1.) The treatment by Tuberculin.
(2.) The examination of contacts discovered after notified
cases.
(3.) Treatment and visiting at home of those cases not
able to attend at the Dispensary.
(4.) Organisation of voluntary associations, who would
assist in procuring extra food, clothing, etc.
(5.) Arranging for removal to Sanatoria of suitable cases.
(6.) The provision of outdoor shelters.
(7.) More thorough education of contacts and suspects in
the methods of prevention.
"VI.—The two points in the scheme which are of the greatest
importance are the searching for and examination of contacts,
..and the treatment by Tuberculin.
"VII.—The following is a detailed statement of the estimated
cost of furnishing and fitting up a Dispensary, and the annual
cost of maintenance:—
Furnishing and fitting up rooms—
Tables, chairs, linoleum, gas or electric
light fittings, laboratory bench, and sink £40