I.M.A. College of General Practitioners.

Herbal medicines: knowledge, attitude, dispensing practice and the barriers among dental practitioners in Chennai city, Tamilnadu

Background & Aim: In the recent past, traditional medicines have gained increased awareness among the scientific community and general public owing to the intrinsic value of these systems. They are considered because of the drug resistance and side effects associated with allopathic medicines. Also, in a country like India, where there is availability of rich medicinal flora, h...

Current Practices Regarding Treatment of Neonatal Jaundice by Neonatal Care Practitioners in Nigeria

Background: Neonatal jaundice is a common medical condition encountered in the neonatal period in Nigerian hospitals. Its management is not homogenous among healthcare providers. Therefore, this study aimed at evaluating current practices related to the treatment of neonatal jaundice among doctors and nurses caring for neonates in Nigeria. Methods: Healthcare providers managing neonates in Nige...

Psychiatry and general practice: results of a survey of Avon general practitioners.

A survey of general practitioners' views on psychiatry and the psychiatric services within an area has shown that considerable problems exist between general practitioners and psychiatrists over the care of patients with mental illness.

Occupational medicine and training for general practice.

The inclusion of occupational health topics in vocational training for general practice is limited-principally by course overload, and by a lack of local contact between occupational physicians and general practitioners (GPs). There is a need for the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine to review communication and training opportunities between the spe...

A further study of trainee general practitioners.