Notes From the Field: Are Rural Medical Practitioners in India Competent?

被引：8
|
作者：
Mondal, Swadhin [1 ]
机构：
[1] ISID, New Delhi 110070, India
来源：
EVALUATION & THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS | 2015年 / 38卷 / 04期
关键词：
unqualified health professionals; knowledge; practices; India; TRADITIONAL HEALERS; TUBERCULOSIS;
D O I：
10.1177/0163278715583509
中图分类号：
R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];
学科分类号：
摘要：
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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