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In October, 1913, the County Council decided that sufficient
progress had been made with the scheme to make a commencement
with regard to the treatment of non-insured persons. The
Council resolved that where they think it advisable the treatment
of non-insured persons suffering from Tuberculosis be undertaken
at Hospitals, Sanatoria, and Dispensaries by the County Council
upon the basis of a contribution being made, where possible, by
the patient towards the cost of maintenance or treatment.
The necessity for a comprehensive scheme to include noninsured
persons is made evident from the fact that of the 159
cases of Pulmonary Tuberculosis notified, 62 were insured
l>ersons and 97 non-insured.
Of the 62 insured cases, 8 were treated at a Sanatorium,
10 at a Hospital, 9 were removed to the Infirmary, and 14 received
domicilary treatment. 16 insured persons did not apply for
Sanatorium benefit, as they were able to follow their employment,
though suffering from the disease; 3 have applied for Sanatorium
benefit, and the Insurance Committee are considering the
applications. 1 refused Sanatorium benefit after making application,
and 1 had removed fron the district before receiving the
benefit.
Of the 97 non-insured cases, 4 were admitted to a Sanatorium,
27 received treatment at a Hospital, 37 were removed to the
Infirmary, 4 were admitted as in-patients of Public Institutions,
and 1 attended as an out-patient at a Dispensary. The other
24 cases were attended by private doctors.
Of the 159 cases, 93 were males and 66 females. Their
occupations were as follows :—
Males. Females.
Labourer 16 Laundresses 19
Laundryman 8 Domestic Servant 3
Clerk 6 Shop Assistant 2
Fitter 4 Charwoman 1
Taxi-driver 3 School Teacher 1
Bus-driver 2 Typist 1
Boot-repairer 2 Clerk 1