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The constitution of the dispensary consists of the following: —
The Medical Officer of Health of the Borough, who is the
Chief Administrative Tuberculosis Officer, receives all
notifications and reports, statutory and otherwise, and
who is responsible for all administrative and preventive
measures requisite for the treatment and prevention of
the disease.
The Tuberculosis Medical Officer.—An Officer who has had
special experience and training in the treatment of tuberculosis,
and who is responsible, clinically, for all cases of
tuberculosis referred to him. He is, subject to the
administrative control of the Medical Officer of Health,
in charge of the dispensary, and in addition, his duties
comprise:—
To attend at the Dispensary at specified hours, and
examine and treat cases.
To visit selected cases, unable to attend the Dispensary,
in their own homes.
To examine contacts sent to the Dispensary, where
possible; or to examine them at home by
arrangement.
To make bacteriological examinations of sputum.
To keep records and details of examinations and
treatment.
To prepare and forward to the Medical Officer of
Health, for the information of the Council,
reports, cither fortnightly or at such other
intervals as shall be decided.
To perform any other duties which may be so decided
by the Medical Officer of Health or the Council.
The Nurse, whose duties comprise:—
To attend daily at the Public Health Department and see
the Medical Officer of Health, and receive instructions
in respect to notified cases.