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Some assistance has also been rendered to patients
in getting necessary clothing for use while in sanatoria.
SANATORIUM TREATMENT.
During the year 116 patients were recommended
for Sanatorium or Hospital treatment and 7 were
recommended for admission to hospital for " observation
for diagnosis " ; 111 of the former and all
the latter were sent away to institutions. In
addition, 88 patients received treatment for Tuberculosis
in the general hospitals of the L.C.C.
Thirteen children were recommended for admission
to an open-air school, all being accepted.
GRANTS OF EXTRA NOURISHMENT.
355 grants of Tuberculin Tested milk and new
laid eggs were made to 111 necessitous tuberculous
patients at an estimated cost of £222.
DENTAL TREATMENT FOR TUBERCULOUS
PATIENTS.
Five dispensary patients received dental treatment
at the City of London Hospital for Diseases
of the Heart and Lungs, making 9 attendances
therefor. One patient was also assisted in the
provision of artificial dentures.
FINSEN AND ARC LIGHT TREATMENT.
PNEUMOTHORAX REFILLS.
Since 1921, the Council has paid for the Finsen
Light treatment of cases of Lupus at the London
Hospital. During the year 5 patients were so treated,
making 278 attendances for treatment. 4 patients
also made 548 attendances for arc light treatment of
Lupus at the same hospital.