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CLINICAL NEUROLOGY-Teaching course

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 Teaching course-          “ CLINICAL NEUROLOGY”          “THEORY TO PRACTICE ” A well-organized teaching course in neurology was designed by me with the help of my fellow senior residents (Dr. Shashikala, Dr. Manasa, Dr. Pradeep, Dr. Vamshi, Dr. Manoj, Dr. Gouthami) with the support of our beloved HOD, Dr. Rakesh Biswas.  The main aim of this teaching course is to create interest among postgraduates in learning and teaching aspects of neurology. I planned to teach them on how to convert theoretical knowledge in neurology into practice.  I organized the course in such a way that each theory/seminar topic is followed by a relevant case presentation and journal. Postgraduates are trained in the theoretical aspects of the topic in the first class, and in the second class, the main focus is on examination techniques, making differential diagnoses, how to order appropriate investigations, and discussions on the management plan. Attendance to these sessions is monitored. Each seminar will be
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POST-GRADUATE TRAINING

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Our department is a team of 38 doctors (30 post graduates,7 senior residents and a professor), supported by few other specialty doctors who visit the hospital weekly once or twice and interns. In our department of General Medicine the workflow mainly consist of First-year and second-year postgraduates concerned with the patient care, looking after admissions, out-patients, while final-year postgraduates supervise the work of their juniors, prepare for thesis, and final exams. Senior residents and Professor duties mainly pertain to conducting grand rounds, patient counselling , maintaining a smooth workflow, preparing roasters, organising duties and academics. Important aspects of post-graduate training include, 1.The first important aspect being well organised academics and teaching sessions.  2. Another important aspect is developing teaching skills among post-graduates by continuous encouragement and motivation to present seminars, case presentations and journals. This also helps in
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51 year old male with gaze palsy

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 NEUROLOGY DIARIES: 51 year old male ,Carpenter by occupation came with the chief complaints of  Inability to look at bright lights (R eye>Left eye) since 6months Decreased eyeball movements and slowing of activities since 6months Low volume of speech since 6months Stiffness of right upper limb since 6months HOPI:Patient was apparently asymptomatic 6 months ago.Since 6months patient has c/o inability to look at bright lights,Photophobia since 6 months,more in right eye compared to left eye associated with watering from eyes on sun exposure,not associated with redness of eyes or pain in eyes.No c/o discharge,burning sensation of eyes.c/o diplopia on looking at objects occasionally. Patients wife notices that patient has decreased eyeball movements in both eyes and patient is turning his entire head to look sideways and above and downwards. C/o slowness of activities with right upper limb such as eating and combing hair since 6months.Patient is taking food to the mouth slowly and is a
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45 year old female with poly arthritis

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  Here we discuss our individual patient's problems through series of inputs from available global online community of experts with an aim to solve those patient's clinical problems with collective current best evidence based inputs.  This E log book also reflects my patient centered online learning portfolio and your valuable inputs on the comment box is welcome  45 year old female currently working as ECG technician and previously worked also a tailor ,hailing from Nalgonda with the chief complaints of multiple joint pains and swellings since 17years HOPI: Patient was apparently asymptomatic 17years ago and then developed multiple joint pains,Started with left ankle severe pain and swelling,Gradually progressive ,involving multiple joints ,bilaterally symmetrical,involving ankle joints,knee,hips,shoulder ,elbows to currently involving wrist ,ankle pain still present .History of neck pain 5-6years ago subsided now,3days back history of pain during chewing on lateral cheek with
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