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Six cases were under treatment for less than 4 weeks and not
classified.
The average number of beds occupied during the year has
been appreciably less than in previous years, as also was the
period of residence.
After making allowances for the usual number of patients
who take their discharge owing to home affairs, there are a large
number of patients who arrive at the Institution with the erroneous
idea that three months' treatment is quite sufficient; many of
these are suffering from advanced disease. This is a regrettable
factor, as had they remained on they would have received a great
deal more benefit. This has been confirmed in many cases by their
relapse and re-admission, often in a hopeless condition.
Improvements of enormous value have been carried out for
the benefit and comfort of patients during the last year. Cubicles
have been erected on the hospital side with individual lighting for
each bed, which has proved to be an undoubted success and has
been highly appreciated. The advent of an X-Ray plant will no
doubt be a useful adjunct in diagnosis and treatment.
Considerable improvements have been carried out in the
grounds, where pleasant surroundings play a helpful part in
treatment.
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