Reference No: IITCOE0004Pages: 18Published on: 13, April, 2011
Abstract: The case describes the remarkable work done in the state of Karnataka, by a hospital in Bangalore, in identifying retinal damages in the incipient stage in premature babies a condition called Retinopathy on Prematurity (ROP). The work is in the pilot stage, covering only Bangalore and three districts around it, ... More
Reference No: CMHS0011TECPages: 12Published on: 24, March, 2011
Abstract: Negligence by doctors has to be determined by judges who rely on experts' opinion and decide on the basis of basic principles of reasonableness and prudence. This brings into a lot of subjectivity into the decision and the effort is to reduce it and have certain objective criteria. The paper ... More
Reference No: RJMC0014Pages: 8Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, a postgraduate Siddha medicine teaching institute, has to decide on a strategy that would provide lessons to educational institutes of the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) sector. The case provides an overview of the research and educational activities ... More
Reference No: RJMC0013Pages: 13Published on: 8, November, 2010
Abstract: The Director of the National Institute of Siddha, Chennai, has to decide on a strategy to meet his objective of developing, promoting, and propagating the science and art of Siddha, an ancient system of medicine. The strategy assumes importance in the light of the recent efforts of the government to ... More
Reference No: CMHS0010Pages: 12Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Investigations play a very important role in medical diagnosis. Laboratory results are estimated to affect 60-70 per cent of the most important decisions in patient care. Timely collection of sample and delivery of accurate test results are, therefore, important quality indicators of performance of any laboratory. Lab procedures are divided ... More
Reference No: BP0333Pages: 30Published on: 28, May, 2010
Abstract: This case, "One Mission, Multiple Roads: Aravind Eyecare System in 2009" is a sequel to the earlier case, "Aravind Eyecare System: Giving Them the Most Precious Gift" (BP 0299). It describes the new challenges facing AECS in 2009. It presents the strategic choices facing a mission driven organization like AECS. For its future ... More
Reference No: CMHS0009Pages: 8Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Measles is a contagious disease. It can be prevented by immunizing children between 9-12 months. The case details the efforts to provide immunity against measles, the importance of surveillance and the need to provide adequate care for those afflicted by measles. The case will be helpful to discuss why there ... More
Reference No: CMHS0007Pages: 6Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: Immunization is one of the cost effective interventions to prevent a series of major illnesses particularly in environments where children are undernourished and may die from preventable diseases. The status of child immunization is a good indicator of equity, accessibility and outreach of healthcare services. In India, the Universal Immunization ... More
Reference No: CMHS0008Pages: 9Published on: 10, May, 2010
Abstract: There has been a noted increase in the number of institutional deliveries in all District Hospitals after implementation of the Janani Suraksha Yojana. Increased institutional deliveries increase the load of care for the newborns especially the sick newborns. Hence, Intensive New Born Care Units are being established at district hospitals ... More
