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Patients sent to Sanatoria by the Council.
L. G., aged 8, of Selby Street, was admitted on November 13th, 1911, and
discharged on October 11th, 1912, having gained 1 stone in weight, his temperature
was normal and walking capacity 3 miles. The Medical Superintendent reported that
the patient was much better in general health, the physical signs in the chest being
much less, but there was a considerable area of disease. This appears to have
become of a chronic nature and is not interfering with the child's ordinary daily
life. Her temperature was steady and she had very little cough.
H. S., aged 37, of Selby Street, was admitted to the Fairlight Sanatorium
on November 1st, 1911. The Committee considered the report as to his condition
on September 26th, but on account of the recent dock strike and other domestic
circumstances, he was allowed to remain at the Sanatorium until the end of
1912 when he was taken on as a porter at the Sanatorium.
L. C., aged 18, of Terrace Place, Stepney Green, was admitted to Fairlight
Sanatorium on December 7th, 1911, and left on April 13th, 1912. On his discharge
he was enjoying excellent health and was fit to return to work. He gained 20 lbs.
in weight, and the Medical Superintendent considered that the disease was arrested.
T., aged 39, of the Philpot Street Synagogue, was admitted to Maitland
Sanatorium on January 29th and left on April 22nd. During her stay of 3 months
she gained 17½ lbs. in weight, weighing 11 st. 1¼ lbs. on leaving the Sanatorium.
She could walk well and do housework. Dry crepitations were still heard at the
apex. The Medical Superintendent was of opinion that she made excellent improvement
in general health, but needed further care.
13., aged 35, of Jamaica Street, was admitted to Maitland Sanatorium
on February 26th and left on April 22nd. During her stay of 2 months, she gained