Biomedical subjects
Publications and source records attributed to J Rucinski.
Efficient communication between doctors who are interdependently involved in the management of patients is vitally important to the quality of medical care. Misunderstandings can result in loss of mutual trust and waste of time and money, and, more importantly, they may be detrimental to patients' health or even life. Good communication increases doctors' professional satisfaction and sense of purpose.
Tuberculous meningitis is a grave, yet curable, illness. It is a rare condition nowadays and may present special problems when the clinical picture is untypical. Clinical awareness, early diagnosis and vigorous treatment are the key to therapeutic success.
Most elderly, including those with physical or mental disability manage to maintain their standard of life, often owing to the support of their relatives and neighbours. Only a few let their self-care drop to alarmingly low level, thus causing public concern. Health workers, when asked to help, face medico-legal and moral dilemmas, some of which are explored.
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Most doctors are healthy and well adjusted individuals, for whom medical practice is rewarding and enjoyable. Some find it stressful and others break down under pressure. How and why do doctors break down, and what can be done to help them?
Restless legs syndrome is a trivial complaint, but it may become a nightmare for some patients. Clinicians may either misdiagnose or dismiss it whilst proper scrutiny and treatment could be helpful.