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Only one change in the personnel took place during the year. Miss E. Little,
who was appointed a tuberculosis health visitor in 1934 was transferred to the
maternity and child welfare section to fill a vacancy. Miss E. M. Plummer was
appointed a tuberculosis health visitor in July.
The service embraces the following ramifications:—
(a) The administration of the Tuberculosis Regulations of 1925 and 1930.
(b) Bacteriological examination of sputum.
(c) The provision of outdoor shelters at the homes of patients.
(d) The provision of two Tuberculosis Dispensaries.
(e) Home visiting of tuberculous cases.
(/) Arrangements for following up cases where diagnosis is doubtful.
(g) Arrangements for securing the examination and systematic supervision of
home contacts.
(h) Visiting and medical examination of cases for the Ministry of Pensions.
(i) Provision of extra nourishment.
(j) An agreement with the War Memorial Hospital for X-ray examinations
in doubtful cases.
(k) Co-operation with the medical staff of the local London County Council
General Hospital, the Tuberculosis Officer acting as consultant for
tuberculous patients.
(l) An agreement with the London Hospital for Finsen Light treatment of
lupus.
(m) Agreements with Brompton and other Hospitals for the induction of
artificial pneumothorax.
(n) An agreement with the School Treatment Committee for the provision of
dental treatment.
(o) Provision of nursing assistance in certain cases.
(p) Co-operation with the School Medical Service,
(q) Co-operation between the Tuberculosis Officer and the local medical
practitioners.
(r) A Tuberculosis Care Committee.
(s) Institutional treatment through the London County Council.