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Sputum Examinations.
Five hundred and fifty-seven specimens of sputum and
other pathological products were examined bacteriologically.
One hundred and twenty-two showed the presence of Tubercle
Bacilli, while 435 proved negative.
Institutional Treatment.
The admission of patients into Institutions (Sanatoria,
Tuberculosis Colonies, Hospitals and Homes), under the
London County Council's Scheme, numbered 172.
Others have entered Infirmaries through the agency of the
Guardians, and Convalescent Homes through that of the local
Invalid Children's Aid Association.
Clinical Reports.
To the London County Council, numbered 535
To the Ministry of Pensions 55
To the local War Pensions Committee 171
To General Practitioners and Hospitals 499
Home Visitation.
The Tuberculosis Officer made 155 visits to homes of
patients for the purpose of examination, and investigation of
the home conditions. In addition he met local practitioners
in consultation at the homes of patients on 26 occasions.
The Nurses visit the tuberculous population on notifica
tion and thereafter as far as possible at intervals of six
months or less, as may appear advisable. During the year
4,205 such visits were made.
In addition to the ordinary health visits paid by them
the Dispensary Nurses undertake duties in connection with
the investigation of the social circumstances of the households
in which the patients belong. The result of these enquiries
are submitted to the Tuberculosis Care Committee and form
the basis upon which the Committee makes its decision in the
assessment of individual cases. During the year 207 HomeEnquiry
Schedules were submitted to the Committee.
Tuberculosis Care Committee.
This Committee is formed of representatives of the following
bodies: the Borough Council, the County Council, the
Board of Guardians, the Red Cross Society, the United Services
Fund, the Charity Organisation, the Invalid Children's
Aid Association, the Labour Exchange, and the local Medical
Practitioners, and meets on the first and third Wednesday in