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The number of patients admitted into the Hospital during the past
twelve months has been 213; of these, 89 recovered, 80 were relieved,
26 remain under treatment, and 18 died; 57 were men, 74 women, and
82 children.
The average time in the Hospital for each patient was one month.
There are 27 beds, all of which are usually occupied.
Out-Patient Department.
There were 2,333 new patients visited the Dispensary on Tuesdays
and Fridays, and 8,308 total visits of old and new patients to the
Dispensary on those days.
There were 2,180 visits of patients to the Dispensary on the other
days of the week for minor surgical dressings, and 5,030 visits paid by
the Resident Physician to the patients at their own homes.
CITY OF LONDON HOSPITAL FOR DISEASES OF THE
CHEST.
Dr. Orlebar, the Resident Physician, has kindly furnished me with
the following Report:—
MEDICAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR 1879.
In-Patients.
Patients under treatment on the 1st of January, 1879
95
Admitted since
795
890
Remaining under treatment on 31st December, 1879
101
Total for 1879
789
Of these there have been—
More or less relieved
724
Died
65
Patients admitted from the opening of the Wards, in 1855, to the
31st December, 1879
14,130
Average number resident throughout the year
85