JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Inadequate Completion of Computed Tomography Request Forms of Patients Visiting the Department of Radiology and Imaging in a Tertiary Care Centre.
From both medical and legal points of view, it is vital that computed tomography request forms should be adequately filled up. It is the responsibility of physicians to collect adequate clinical information that justifies the computed tomography examination and the ethical responsibility of radiological technologists and radiologists is to perform only the justified radiological examinations. Thus, a properly filled request form is crucial for understanding the clinical problem, using the proper protocol for avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure and providing concise radiological reports. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of inadequate completion of computed tomography request forms of patients visiting the Department of Radiology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ audit; computed tomography; form.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Nov 2023
Orthopaedic Fractures among Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre.
Orthopedic fractures caused by chronic metabolic bone disease, overuse, or road traffic accidents are among the most significant burdens on society. Furthermore, a growing number of people undergoing arthroplasty and an increase in life expectancy seem to contribute to an increase in orthopaedic fractures. However, research on orthopaedic fracture prevalence or types has been scarce in low- and middle-income countries, including Nepal. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of orthopaedic fractures among patients attending a tertiary care centre. ⋯ bone fracture; orthopedics; prevalence; tertiary care centre.
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Practising medicine is all about art, skills and knowledge. According to the Tribhuvan University curriculum, the second phase, third year Bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery is the beginning of clinical skill learning. After studying integrated basic medical sciences for two years which is more like a conventional method of learning, the third year brings a new experience. It integrates theoretical knowledge in hospital settings by observing the patients, historytaking, examination, learning effective communication skills and empathy. ⋯ clinical skills; communication; empathy.