information therapy and the medical student

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Ninad Maniar Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital September 3, 2011

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Ninad ManiarSeth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital

September 3, 2011

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170-odd students – 2nd MBBS

Clinical rotations

Hungry for knowledge

Eager to “make a difference”

No financial requirements

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Unaware

Decreased contact with medical fraternity

Want of attention (need to be heard)

Interested in understanding prescriptions etc.

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Pilot plan- OPD basis

Info therapy desk manned by students

Demand/ supply, skill stratification

Protocols to be devised-Few diseases selected initially

Shifts of one hour each

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Introduction to evidence based medicine

Communication skills

Involvement in patient care

Responsibility

Inquisitiveness

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Reliable source of information

Time spent with “doctors”

Less intimidated

More free to ask questions – time

Empowered

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Surprisingly small amount available

Students- on the hunt for projects

Harnessing important epidemiological data

KAP questionnaire- commonplace

Compliance testing- before/after

Ultimately judge efficacy of practice

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Integration – community medicine, IDSP

Referral- psychiatry- addiction/stress etc.

Greater number of Departments to be involved

Inculcated into curriculum

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Logistics

Decreases time allotted to core clinical posting

Acceptability to higher-ups

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