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In this way the Tuberculosis Officer is informed of the
progress of the case and of any changing circumstances,
financial or otherwise.
Whenever possible, the patient is advised to return to his
or her former occupation.
In the case of the non-insured, when fit, the patient
attends at the Dispensary, otherwise the patient is advised
to consult a General Practitioner.
(11) Local Arrangements for finding employment for
Patients.
There are none.
(12) Supply and supervision of shelters at the homes of
Patients.
None have been supplied in recent years.
(13) The Incidence of Tuberculosis—Occupational.
No data.
(14) Prevention of Tuberculosis. Special methods
adopted.
Isolation of an Advanced Case.
Hospital treatment is advised wherever possible. When
treatment at home is carried out, the importance of isolation is
urged and impressed upon relatives by Visiting Nurses.
Search for Contacts.
Constant search is made by Visiting Nurses for cases
suspected or suspicious.
Open-Air School.
Cases in which infection is almost certain but show no
definite signs of active disease are drafted to the School
Medical Department with a view to admission to an OpenAir
School. This is a valuable Institution, not only that
the child is given a healthy environment but is removed from
a dangerous one,