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City of London 1915

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for London, City of ]

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Ineligible Applicants.
227 persons applied at the Dispensary for advice who were found to be ineligible
to receive it; they were not examined, but were advised to apply elsewhere as seemed
most suitable in each case.
Persons Treated, &c.

Table: The number of persons diagnosed to be suffering from Tuberculosis, who were treated or supervised at or in connection with the Dispensary, was 125, divided thus:—

The number of persons diagnosed to be suffering from Tuberculosis, who were treated or supervised at or in connection with the Dispensary, was 125, divided thus:—

Insured.Uninsured.Totals.
Residents151025
Non.residents7129100
8639125

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Of these, 115 were new patients this year, while 10 attended for the first time in
1914.
Total Attendances.

Table: The number of attendances of patients at the Dispensary, including first attendances, was 2,322, divided thus:—

The number of attendances of patients at the Dispensary, including first attendances, was 2,322, divided thus:—

Insured.Uninsured.Totals.
Residents306170376
Non.residents1,5444021,946
1,7505722,322

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Persons being treated, &c., at end of year.

Table: The number of persons who were under treatment, supervision or observation at or in connection with the Dispensary on December 31st, 1915, was 92, divided thus:—

The number of persons who were under treatment, supervision or observation at or in connection with the Dispensary on December 31st, 1915, was 92, divided thus:—

Insured.Uninsured.Totals.
Residents91322
Non.residents561470
652792

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Persons referred to the Hospital.

Table: The number of persons who were referred to various departments of St. Bartholomew's Hospital for diagnosis or treatment was 32, divided thus:—

The number of persons who were referred to various departments of St. Bartholomew's Hospital for diagnosis or treatment was 32, divided thus:—

Insured.Uninsured.Totals.
Residents358
Non.residents17724
201232

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Included in the above are 13 persons who were examined by X.rays and 3 who
were operated upon. In addition to this a considerable number of persons were seen
by Physicians to the Hospital.

Table: Pathological Examinations. Specimens of Sputum examined for the Tubercle Bacillus:—

Pathological Examinations. Specimens of Sputum examined for the Tubercle Bacillus:—

Positive91
Negative283
Total374

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The blood of two persons was examined for the Wassermann reaction; it was
negative in both cases.