Toxicological Emergencies, Present MBBS Curriculum and Preparedness of Medical Students – An Observational Study
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Toxicology deals with action, toxicity, fatal dose, signs and symptoms, detection and treatment of poisoning. Forensic toxicology deals with the medicolegal aspects of poisoning. Toxicology related cases comes under 3 most common medico-legal emergencies in India making it must know subject for medical students. Present study shows that weightage given to toxicology in MBBS curriculum does not incorporate enough knowledge in medical students.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Ghuge Minakshi, Dr Jaybhaye Prasad
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