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The Tuberculosis Officers of the Borough during
1931 visited the school weekly for routine inspection of
children. Periodical visits also were made to the
kitchen at meal times.
The results of treatment in this school are very
encouraging, and but very few children show evidence
of retrogression.
X-Ray Examinations.
During 1931, 122 cases were referred for screening
and X-ray examinations; and these were, as usual,
carried out at Brompton Hospital, the borough being
responsible for payments in cases recommended by the
Tuberculosis Officer.
A good X-ray is often of very great assistance as
an adjunct in the diagnosis of early tuberculosis, and
also for showing lung changes which occur during the
course of the disease; and one may say that a bad
X-ray is equally misleading.
In Fulham we are very fortunate both in regard
to the actual excellence of the X-ray films taken at the
hospital, and also from the fact that each case
is seen and reported by such eminent radiologists as
Dr. Stanley Melville and Dr. Rawlinson of the X-ray
department.
Artificial Pneumothorax and other Special
Treatments.
These are also carried out at Brompton and other
hospitals, the cases being recommended by the Tuberculosis
Officers, and kept under periodic supervision
at the Dispensary.
Co-operation with General Practitioners.
It is a pleasure to report the continued friendly
relationship and support of the Borough private practitioners,
which can be seen by the number of cases
referred to the Dispensary for consultation and advice,