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Co-operation Locally. The Tuberculosis Officer works
in close co-operation with the local medical profession, with
the School Medical Service and the local Nursing Associations.
Forty-nine consultations took place at the homes of patients
and 568 other forms of consultation were held with the local
medical practitioners. The children who attend the Open
Air School are brought at regular intervals to the Tuberculosis
Dispensary for examination. Many children are referred to
the School Medical Service for treatment at the Minor Ailments
Clinic, and advanced cases of Tuberculosis who require
nursing assistance readily receive it through the good offices
of the local Nursing Associations.
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 measure is to help the ex-sanatorium patient and
other suitable cases by the provision of such extra nourishment
as will make the difference between progress and
relapse. It is not intended for advanced cases of tuberculosis
where real improvement cannot be expected. The expenditure
on this service is limited to £2 per 1,000 population.
Dental Treatment. Dental treatment is carried out
under the Council's scheme at the School Clinic, Brewer
Street. During the year, 27 cases received treatment, the
number of attendances being 50. The only charge made to
patients is in connection with the supply of dentures, and
then patients are assessed according to their means. Dentures
were supplied in eight cases at a cost of £33 7s. 6d., and
payments by patients amounted to £16 6s. 9d. In assessing
patients, due regard is given to dental benefits they may be
entitled to from approved societies.