GENERAL MEDICINE

A dental student should be taught in such a manner he/she is able to record the arterial pulse, blood pressure and be capable of suspecting by sight and superficial examination of the body – diseases of the heart, lungs, kidneys, blood etc. He should be capable of handling medical emergencies encountered in dental practice.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Aims of medicine Definitions of signs, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis treatment & prognosis. COLLATERAL TOPICS (Desirable to Know)

 2. Infections

3. G.I.T

4. CVS

5.Respiratory System

6. Hematology

7. Renal System

8, Nutrition

9. CNS

10. Endocrines

11. Critical care