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for suitable cases. In October a seventh bed was taken on, in
order to allow of allotting two short-treatment beds to men, and
one to women; of the four beds for prolonged treatment, three
are for men and one for women.
87. All the Council's beds at the Sanatorium were kept
occupied throughout the year, there being always more patients
anxious to go than could be accommodated. The male applicants,
however, greatly outnumbered the female, and, for some months,
one of the female beds was exchanged for a bed on the male side.
29 patients were admitted, and 28 discharged. Of those discharged,
8 stayed for one month, 9 for two months, 4 for three
months, 2 for five months, and 5 for six months. None died, and
all returned home in improved general health, and shewing a
decided increase in weight. Most shewed very great improvement
or apparent cure, and all but one were able to resume their
ordinary duties. Three, however, were reported to be severe or
acute cases, which shewed no or little signs of improvement in
the lungs. Several were kept on for a time at the Sanatorium,
after ceasing to be chargeable to the Council. Some of these
earned their keep by performing light duties, and others were
supported by a charitable fund.
88. From August, 1903, up to June 30th, 1906, 42 patients
had passed through the Council's beds at the Sanatorium, and
the following table shews the condition of these up to February
1st, 1907. Three of these only, had six months' treatment at
the Sanatorium, the others averaged about two months.
At work and well 21
At work, but relapsed 1
Out of work, relapsed 2
111 and unfit for work 5
Moved and not heard of 2
Died 11
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