Author: Rajkumar Patil

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2023-03-20

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 8131267385

Second edition of this book is updated as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with theCompetency-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. • Chapters on vaccination; contraception; drugs of public health importance; nutrition; details of specific clinicosocialcases; and nutritional assessment of individual, family and community; and annexure II: health-related importantindicators of India have been revised thoroughly.• Logical flow, in easy-to-understand language and systemic presentation of complete theory in Question-Answerformat helps in revision and self-assessment before examination.• Practical part of the book includes spotters with figures and tables, exercises with solutions, exercises for practiceprepares students for both practical and viva examination.• Clinicosocial cases with details of specific cases covered in the book and impart practical-focused 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.