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*Double sessions.
In addition new patients are seen daily at 10 a.m.
except Thursday when they attend at 6 p.m. Patients are
also seen at times other than the above by special appointment.
Laboratory. The Laboratory is fully equipped for the
examination of sputa, etc., both by direct microscopic
method and by culturing. The service is available to all
medical practitioners in the Borough as well as for the
routine work of the Tuberculosis Dispensary, During the
year 821 specimens of sputum were examined, 694 were negative
and 127 positive. 71 specimens were cultured, 65
were negative and 6 were positive.
X-Ray. The Council continue to use the facilities at
the Radiological Department at Mile End Hospital made
available by the London County Council. In addition to
all X-ray films taken for the Dispensary, the Department's
plant is used by the Tuberculosis Officer for examination
by screening in connection with the special treatment
clinic held by him at the Hospital. 1655 X-ray films were
taken in 1946 and 523 screen examinations were made.
Special Treatment. For some years the Council has
had special arrangements with certain Chest Hospitals for
the carrying out of refills for Artificial Pneumothorax,
etc. These arrangements are still utilised, but an increasing
proportion of this type of treatment is being
undertaken by the Tuberculosis Officer at his clinic at
Mile End Hospital. During 1946, 6 patients were treated
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