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Anurag Bhargava¹

¹Professor, Department of Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka 575 018 INDIA.

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

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Summary

Physicians in India often manage complex cases beyond their resources due to patient trust. This narrative highlights a critical care survival achieved through accurate diagnosis and family support rooted in faith.

Area of Science:

Medical Case Studies
Rural Healthcare
Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

Physicians in resource-limited settings, such as India, frequently manage critically ill patients exceeding available means.
Patient trust in physicians and institutions drives healthcare seeking behavior, even in challenging circumstances.
The study reflects on a physician's experience in rural Gujarat during the 1990s.

Purpose of the Study:

To narrate a clinical experience involving a critically ill patient transferred from a distant city to a rural setting.
To illustrate the challenges and successes in managing complex medical cases in resource-constrained environments.
To highlight the role of accurate diagnosis and family involvement in patient survival.

Main Methods:

Retrospective case narration of a critically ill young male patient.

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Description of patient transfer over 500 km from Bombay to a rural medical college in Gujarat.

Analysis of diagnostic process and intensive care management involving family participation.

Main Results:

The critically ill patient survived due to the timely and accurate diagnosis.
Family's active and composed assistance in intensive care was crucial for patient recovery.
The patient's survival was facilitated by a unique faith that transcended religious boundaries.

Conclusions:

Accurate diagnosis and dedicated family support are vital for successful outcomes in critical care, especially in resource-limited settings.
Physician's commitment and patient-family trust are key factors in overcoming healthcare challenges.
The case underscores the importance of holistic care, integrating medical intervention with psychosocial and spiritual support.