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lives would be considerably prolonged, and the outlook for the
home made more promising. Three cases who took their
discharge during the year were re-admitted by ambulance
before many months had elapsed. Approximately one-third
of the cases admitted take their discharge before completing
the period of treatment advised.
It has been proposed to instal two Sunrae Lamps for
artificial light treatment. Reports from many authorities show
that artificial light treatment when carefully administered is
very beneficial in many of the complications of Pulmonary
Tuberculosis. It should prove of valuable assistance in the
treatment here.
Accommodation is the same as last year, 128 beds—80 for
male cases and 48 for female cases.
STAFF.
Medical—
Medical Superintendent.
Assistant Medical Officer.
Nursing—
Matron.
3 Sisters (one night).
1 Staff Nurse.
6 Assistant Nurses.
13 Probationers.
Domestic—
Twenty-six (including 6 laundrymaids and 1 sewing
maid).
During the year many concert parties visited the Sanatorium.
Whist drives were held at intervals, and billiard
handicaps were carried on throughout the winter months.
The wireless installation continues to give great satisfaction,
the mental effect on the bed patients was very striking.
Dr. Constance Steel, late Assistant Medical Officer, Notts.
County Sanatorium, was appointed Assistant Medical Officer,
and took up her duties on July 1st, Dr. Willis having resigned
in June, 1926.
G. M. MAYBERRY.
Medical Superintendent.