Development of Clinical Protocols for Primary Health Care in Rajasthan

Agency : Government of Rajasthan, European Commission

The Government of Rajasthan identified IIHMR for developing Clinical Protocols (CPs) for common health problems at the level of primary health care as a part of the European Commission supported Health and Family Welfare Sector Investment Programme.

A review of the process adopted by various states in India and other countries for developing their CPs was carried out. Emphasis was given to a participatory approach of prescribers at different levels of healthcare delivery in its development so that they might own these and use in their practice. These CPs were developed for prescribers at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and Community Health Centres (CHCs). The format of write-ups in CPs was based on the existing CPs as well as the WHO guidelines given in 'Managing Drug Supply'. The health problems included general symptoms and specific diseases. In the monographs some conditions that were similar in nature were put together though some of the signs and symptoms might have minor variations to keep the size small. It is hoped that the prescribers will find these CPs a handy reference and use them during their clinical practice. Ten thousand copies have been printed and will be distributed to all the doctors working at PHCs and CHCs.


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