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interferes with their sanatorium treatment, seeing that after
having teeth out they cannot eat for a few days, and it is somewhat
surprising to find that many patients are ignorant of the
fact that they are entitled to dental benefit under the National
Health Insurance Acts, and could have had dental attention
before admission.
The number of admissions of "advanced" cases is increasing,
and this tends to prolong the time that patients in a
more favourable stage of the disease have to wait for a vacancy.
It is a matter, therefore, of great satisfaction to me that the
Council definitely contemplate the erection of a pavilion for
"advanced" and "observation" cases at "Harts."
As regards entertainments, several companies of artistes
kindly arranged concerts and plays during the winter months,
and their efforts were much appreciated both by patients and
staff.