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Shelters. Thirteen shelters are maintained by the Council
for the use of patients returning from sanatoria who are
able and willing to continue this form of treatment. Many
patients are unwilling to make use of the shelters, possibly
because they dislike being overlooked by neighbours. The
shelters are lent by the Council, in many cases free of charge,
but in some instances a small rent, not exceeding sixpence
per week, is charged.
Bacteriological Examinations. During the year, 890
specimens of sputum were examined at the Dispensary. Of
these, 156 were positive and 734 negative. Facilities for
general practitioners are provided at the Seamen's Hospital,
Greenwich, and 376 specimens were examined there during
the year, 76 being positive and 300 negative.
Institutional Treatment. The following Table, No. 75,
shows the number of admissions to hospitals, sanatoria, Poor
Law Institutions and training colonies.