Practical points in public health administration

Practical Microbiology and Public Health

93 perhaps somewhat less gifted, the doctor, now as then, finds himself accused of few virtues and provided gratis with an exhaustive catalog of all those things wherein he has been remiss. But after all, grumbler as well as genius must have its butt, and from Moliere to Shaw the less and the lesser lights have found delight in seeking vulnerable points through which a jab could advantageously ...

Public Health Administration and Management in Albania

Practical Points in Gynæcology

on gynecology which has already reacned its third edition. This marked progress is in itself a sign of success of a kind. Small and handy as to size the book is pleasantly written, making interesting reading. There aie many illustrations, most of them good, but a lew (such as Figs. 16 and 17) failing in the nature of tilings to convey much to inexperienced eyes. It is notably a book for the pra...

Patch test and its practical points

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin disease due to contact with different substances and caused by two mechanisms: Allergy and irritation. Contact dermatitis is a common skin disease and the most common occupational dermatosis. Differentiating between allergic and irritant contact dermatitis is essential in the identification of etiologic factor(s) and hence, its control and prognosis. T...

Understanding the Role of Public Administration in Implementing Action on the Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequities

Many of the societal level factors that affect health – the ‘social determinants of health (SDH)’ – exist outside the health sector, across diverse portfolios of government, and other major institutions including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the private sector. This has created growing interest in how to create and implement public policies which will drive better and fairer health...