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Rational drug therapy as evaluated from student's clinical case reports
Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Medical students often prescribed inadequate treatments for common diseases like amoebiasis, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever. An audit revealed indiscriminate use of antibiotics, antihistamines, NSAIDs, vitamins, and hematinics in prescriptions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Prescription audits are crucial for evaluating the quality of medical education and patient care.
- Understanding prescribing patterns among medical students is essential for identifying areas of improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To audit prescriptions issued by medical students at Sucheta Kriplani and R.M.L. Hospitals.
- To identify common prescribing errors and areas of inadequate treatment for prevalent diseases.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective audit of 210 prescriptions selected from student-issued orders.
- Group discussions with faculty members in the Department of Pharmacology for analysis.
Main Results:
- Inadequate treatment was frequently observed for common conditions such as amoebiasis, tuberculosis, and typhoid fever.
- Widespread indiscriminate use of antibiotics, antihistamines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), vitamins, and hematinics was noted.
Conclusions:
- Medical student prescribing practices require further supervision and education.
- Interventions are needed to address the inappropriate use of medications and ensure adequate patient treatment.