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Report of Tuberculosis Officer—continued.
maintained, 368 as against 353 in 1931. The number of examinations
of specimens for Dispensary cases was 669, as compared
with 660 in 1931.
X-ray Diagnosis. The number of X-ray examinations is 149
compared with 138 in the previous year. Cases were X-rayed
in connection with the Tuberculin Test as reported last year.
Insured Persons. The number of insured persons on the
Dispensary Register at the end of the year was 294. The
number of reports from panel doctors in respect of patients on
domiciliary treatment was 189, compared with 149 in 1931.
Co-operation with the Medical Profession. Co-operation with
medical practitioners continues on the same lines as hitherto. Of
the new cases attending the Dispensary, 182 were sent by
doctors, compared with 174 in the previous year. 256 were sent
by staff.
255 reports on "Z" cards were made to doctors regarding
panel patients as against 203 in 1931. In addition, numerous
letters were written to doctors and hospitals about patients.
Extra Nourishment. 44 recommendations were made to the
Public Assistance Authorities for extra nourishment in addition
to grants made by the Borough to 58 persons.
Institutional Treatment. 175 patients were recommended to
the London County Council for institutional treatment, 12 of
which the London County Council were unable to accept under
the Tuberculosis Scheme, and were referred to general hospitals.
Three patients refused treatment and two died before admission.
353 reports on the condition of the patients treated in previous
years were sent to the County Council. 31 recommendations
were made from Dispensary for direct admission to London
County Council general hospitals.
In the case of patients attending general hospitals who are
recommended for sanatorium treatment, a copy of the discharge
report is always sent to the hospital concerned on the patient's
return, for the information of the doctor in charge of the case.
Reports are asked for subsequently each year from the hospital
doctor so that the patient's progress can be supervised.