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It is of interest to note that out of 1,416 new cases,
440 were children under ten years of age. Examination of
these children frequently revealed the fact that, though not
suffering from tuberculosis, they were in need of treatment
for other conditions, and such children were referred to the
appropriate institution. In this connection valuable help was
rendered by the Woolwich Invalid Children's Aid Association
in getting children away to convalescent homes or by treatment
at their remedial clinic.
Co.operation with Local Practitioners. As mentioned in
previous reports, the Tuberculosis Officer works in close consultation
with practitioners and on receipt of a new notification
the practitioner in charge of the case is written to with an
offer of such assistance as can be rendered under the public
tuberculosis scheme. It will be noted from Table No. 69 that
61 patients were seen in consultation at their homes and 867
other forms of consultation were held.
Co.operation with School Medical Service. This continues
to work satisfactorily. Special attention is paid to children
who are contacts of tuberculous patients with tubercle bacilli
in their sputum. These children are kept under close supervision
by the School Medical Officer and referred again, if
necessary, to the Dispensary. Other children are referred to
the School Medical Service for treatment at the Minor Ailment
Clinic.
Home Nursing. Advanced cases of tuberculosis who are
confined to bed require much nursing attention and through
the good offices of the local nursing associations this is readily
available.
Extra Nourishment. Extra nourishment, in the form of
butter, eggs and milk, is supplied to tuberculous patients on
the certificate of the Tuberculosis Officer. The object of this