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For further particulars as to the constitution and regulations
see page 842 of the Council's Minutes, 1909.
80. Numbers Treated. The Council now maintains 7
beds; at present 5 are occupied by women, 1 by a man, and
1 by a child. Previously the majority of the beds were allotted
to men, but since the establishment of the Tuberculosis
Dispensary there has been a much greater demand for female
beds, and since the provision of sanatorium treatment by the
London Insurance Committee there has been less need to
provide for insured men, who are now generally referred to the
Insurance Committee.
The 7 beds were kept occupied, without more than two or
three days' intermission, throughout the year. The male
applicants numbered 45 (47 in 1911), and the female 31
(27 in 1911). 45 patients were admitted, compared with 41,
35 and 40, in the three preceding years. Of the 45 patients
admitted, 27 were males and 18 females. Of those who left
in 1912, 10 stayed for one month, 15 for two months, 11 for
three, and 3 for five months. With few exceptions, these
returned home in improved general health and with a decided
increase in weight. Most showed very great improvement
and were able to resume their ordinary duties.
80a. Nature of Cases. It would be a mistake to suppose
that the majority of the cases sent were very early ones ;
the contrary is nearer the truth. No case of course is
sent which is likely to die at the Sanatorium, and acute
cases, i.e., those with temperatures over 100°, are not
sent until the temperature has come down. But, of the 40
patients admitted in 1911, the disease affected both lungs in