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Report of Tuberculosis Officer—continued.
Bacteriological examinations of Sputa. The number of
examinations of specimens for Dispensary cases was 675, as
compared with 756 in 1933. In addition, 209 specimens were
sent by practioners for examination.
X-ray Diagnosis. The number of X-ray examinations is 184
compared with 164 in the previous year. Cases were X-rayed
in connection with the Tuberculin Test as reported last year.
Extra Nourishment. Recommendations were made to the
Public Assistance Authorities for extra nourishment in the case
of patients receiving Public Assistance in addition to grants
made by the Borough to 51 persons.
Institutional Treatment. 143 patients were recommended to
the London County Council for institutional treatment, 9 of
which the London County Council were unable to accept under
the Tuberculosis Scheme, and were referred to general hospitals.
12 patients refused treatment. 291 reports on the condition
of the patients treated in previous years were sent to the County
Council. 27 recommendations were also 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.
Deaths. Of the total deaths of Dispensary patients during
1934—
15 died within 3 months from the date of the first attendance.
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In addition, 7 patients on the Register, but who were not
Dispensary attenders, died.
Public Health (Prevention of Tuberculosis) Regulations,
1925. It was not found necessary to take any action in relation
to any tuberculous employee in the milk trade.