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The number of deaths occurring amongst patients attending
the Dispensary (Dispensary deaths) is reduced by one-fifth, which
is partly owing to the fact that more cases are sent for diagnosis,
and treatment recommended at an earlier stage; also that contact
cases are under better supervision, rendered possible by the
addition to the Medical Staff.
The regulations imposed by the Ministry of Pensions and
the reference of ex-service men for opinion and report, has greatly
added to the work.
The system recently initiated by the Ministry of Health for
closer collaboration between the General Practitioner and Tuberculosis
Officer, although eventually likely to reduce the Dispensary
attendances, will for some considerable time augment the duties
of this department.
Number of patients on treatment, 31st December, 1922:—
Pulmonary, 586. Non-Pulmonary, 127. Total, 713.
Adults. Children.
Males. Females. Males. Females.
329 197 101 86
Number removed during the year ending 31st December, 1923,
161:—
Adults. Children.
Males. Females. Males. Females.
76 60 10 15
87 of these have died, 49 left the district, and 25 have been
removed (discharged) from the register.
Number added during the year ending 31st December, 1923,
267:—
Adults. Children.
Males. Females. Males. Females.
119 105 24 19
256 of these were new cases and 11 were re-admissions.
Number remaining on treatment, 31st December, 1923:—
Pulmonary, 625. Non-Pulmonary, 194. Total, 819.
Adults. Children.
Males. Females. Males. Females.
372 242 115 90
Number of deaths from Tuberculosis on register of Dispensary
during 1922:—Pulmonary, 105. Non-pulmonary, 6. Total, 111.
Adults. Children.
Males. Females. Males. Females.
60 41 7 3