Community Medicine: Practical Manual 2E - E-Book

Second edition of this book is updated as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) of Community Medicine. This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva.This book continues to be must-have for all MBBS students as it prepares them for practical examination along with theory viva. It is also useful for the students pursuing MD/DNB (Community Medicine), MPH, DPH, etc.New to this edition* Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning.* New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum.* Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic.Salient Features* Chapters on vaccination; contraception; drugs of public health importance; nutrition; details of specific clinicosocial cases; and nutritional assessment of individual, family and community; and annexure II: health-related important indicators of India have been revised thoroughly.* Logical flow, in easy-to-understand language and systemic presentation of complete theory in Question-Answer format helps in revision and self-assessment before examination.* Practical part of the book includes spotters with figures and tables, exercises with solutions, exercises for practice prepares students for both practical and viva examination.* Clinicosocial cases with details of specific cases covered in the book and impart practical-focused learning.Online Content* Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com* Additional practical and viva questions along with answers.* Links to useful websites for further learning.* Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge.* Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.Salient Features * Significant content enhancement and re-organization in line with revised curriculum, to ensure continued relevance and renewed focus on application-based learning. * New chapters on family adoption programme (FAP); formulating research question for study; planning, implementation and evaluation of health education programme; training of health workers in disease prevention and control; application of computers in epidemiology; and essential medicine have been added as per CBME curriculum. * Pointwise, specific, and detailed-illustrated answers to progressively building-up, intuitive questions on each topic. Additional Features * Complimentary access to full ebook at www.medenact.com * Additional practical and viva questions along with answers. * Links to useful websites for further learning. * Complementary images of community medicine for greater retention of knowledge. * Topics such as OSCE/OSPE, food adulteration and tips useful for PPT presentation with relevant syllabus helps in quick learning.