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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
East Ham 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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Two important conclusions can be drawn from the above
figures:—
(1) The steady increase in the number of new cases seeking the
facilities of services provided at the Chest Clinic, and, since
these new cases are referred by local practitioners and
hospitals, the increasing use made of such services.
(2) The steady average of only about 31.1% of new patients
proving, after close investigation, to be tuberculous.
Attendances and Medical Examinations.
| Total Attendances. | Medical Examinations | |
|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 4,051 | 3,360 |
| 1934 | 4,030 | 3,265 |
| 1935 | 3,737 | 3,006 |
| 1936 | 3,733 | 3,297 |
| 1937 | 3,793 | 3,437 |
| 1938 | 3,970 | 3,590 |
Consultations at Homes of Patients:
During the year 65 visits (including 10 personal consultations)
to homes of patients who were too ill to attend the Clinic
were made.
New cases are visited by Dr. Ellman, old cases being visited
by Dr. Crawford.
| 1933 | 1934 | 1935 | 1936 | 1937 | 1938 |
| 533 | 633 | 762 | 1322 | 1652 | 1599 |
The increased use of these examinations since 1933, is
readily observed.
Dr. Philip Ellman, Consultant to the Chest Clinic, reports
on the work of the Clinic as follows:—
Co-operation with Local Medical Practitioners.
The fact that 75.4% of cases were sent to the Clinic for an
opinion before notification shows the extent of this co-operation,
and this opportunity is taken of expressing indebtedness to them.