Notes From the Field: Are Rural Medical Practitioners in India Competent?
1Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi, India kumar.swadhin@gmail.com.
Abstract:
In India, rural medical practitioners (RMPs) practice allopathic, homeopathic, and other modern systems of medicine without formal medical training. However, the quality of treatment offered remains questionable. The present study systematically examines the knowledge, practices, and competencies of the RMPs. While about 80% of RMPs can diagnose common diseases and treat them, 25% are involved in inappropriate practices like unsafe abortion and unsafe childbirth. Hence, there is an urgent need for appropriate intervention to reduce potential harm and improve care provided.
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