Mudaliar Committee, officially known as Health Survey and Planning Committee, was appointed by Government of India in 1959 and submitted its influential report in 1962. Headed by Dr. A. Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar, then Vice-Chancellor of Madras University, committee was tasked with evaluating progress of India’s health sector since landmark Bhore Committee report (1946) and first two … Read more
Chadha Committee, appointed by Government of India in 1963, stands as a landmark in history of Indian public health planning. Chaired by Dr. M.S. Chadha, then Director General of Health Services, its primary mission was to prepare country’s healthcare infrastructure for “maintenance phase” of National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP). Purpose By early 1960s, India’s National … Read more
In the nursing process, Evaluation is the final and most critical step. It is the phase where nurses determine effectiveness of the care provided and decide whether the patient’s goals have been met. Evaluation is not just the “end” of the process; it is a continuous, purposeful activity that ensures nursing practice remains safe, effective, … Read more
In the world of medicine, we often focus on doing more: more tests, more treatments, and more technology. However, Quaternary Prevention is ask, “When is more actually is the too much?” While most people are familiar with vaccines (primary prevention) or screenings (secondary prevention), quaternary prevention is a crucial safeguard within healthcare system designed to … Read more
In public health, prevention is not a single event but a continuum of interventions designed to protect individuals and communities at different stages of health and disease. “Prevention is better than cure” phrase is widely known, public health professionals use a specific framework to categorize these efforts. Historically, this framework is consisted of three levels (Primary, … Read more
In the nursing process, Assessment is the foundational first step. It is bedrock upon which all subsequent clinical decisions are made. Without a thorough and accurate assessment, nursing diagnosis may be incorrect, leading to a flawed in care plan and potentially wrong outcomes for patient. What is Nursing Assessment? Assessment is the systematic and continuous … Read more
The Nursing Process is the backbone of clinical practice. It is a systematic, patient-centered method used by nurses to provide professional care. Think of it as a roadmap for quality care, it ensures that care is organized, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual’s needs. What is the Nursing Process? The Nursing Process is defined as … Read more
Erythropoiesis is the physiological process by which the body produces red blood cells (erythrocytes). It ensures that blood has a sufficient number of cells to transport oxygen from lungs to body’s tissues and return carbon dioxide to be exhaled In a healthy adult, body produces approximately 2 million red blood cells every second to replace … Read more
Bhore Committee, officially known as Health Survey and Development Committee, was established in 1943 by Government of India. Chaired by Sir Joseph Bhore, its mandate was to survey existing health conditions in British India and provide a blueprint for a future national health system. The resulting report, submitted in 1946, is considered foundational philosophy for … Read more