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(viii.) The results of local experience as to the relative value of each
form of treatment.
(ix.) The nature and extent of any dental treatment provided by the
Council for tuberculous patients.
(x.) Any arrangements for the provision of nursing or of extra nourish,
ment for patients living at home.
(xi.) The arrangements for treating non-pulmonary tuberculosis,
especially tuberculosis of bones and joints in adults and in
children, and for the provision of surgical apparatus, etc.
(xii.) The arrangements for "care" and "after-care" and their
working.
(xiii.) Particulars as to any local arrangements for finding employment
for patients.
(xiv.) Statement as to the supply and supervision of shelters at the homes
of patients.
(xv.) Any special points noted locally as to the incidence of tuberculosis
(e.g., occupation).
(xvi.) Any special methods adopted or proposed for the prevention of
tuberculosis.
(xvii.) Special difficulties encountered.
(i) There are two Tuberculosis Dispensaries—Victoria Park
Hospital Tuberculosis Dispensary, with a Chief Clinical Tuberculosis
Officer, Dr. Howell, and an Assistant, Dr. Hamilton;
and the Metropolitan Hospital Tuberculosis Dispensary, with
Dr. Young in sole charge.
(ii) Residential treatment for Dispensary cases who are under
observation is provided by the Hospitals. All other residential
treatment is provided by the London County Council.
(iii) Co-operation between the Metropolitan and Victoria
Park Hospitals and the Dispensaries is adequate, and the services
of the Specialists at each of these Hospitals can readily be
obtained by the Tuberculosis Officers. The School Clinics are
under the control of the London County Council.
(iv) Co-operation with medical practitioners is invited, cases
are seen in consultation with medical practitioners either at the
homes or the Dispensaries, and the fullest information given to
the medical practitioners concerning cases sent for examination.