Book Review
NATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY 1997 Jan / Feb VOL VI NO 1.
Reviewed by
Priti Oswal
Title: Guidelines To Case Taking Physical Examination and investigations in clinical homoeopathy
Author: Dr Maneesha V Solanki
Publishers: Varuchi Publications, Pune
Edition: 1st September 1997
Pages: 33
Price: Rs 40
Foreword By: Dr M P Arya
A short booklet but contains a vast treasure of information, it is the outcome of lecture series by the author during a "Teacher's Orientation Training Programme" in DSH Medical college, Pune in may 1997. The book is divided into Essentials of Case Taking, and the utility and the importance of investigations in Homoeopathy. The book shows how in different socio economic states, picture of similarity emerges. Importance of family history, past history while taking account of miasmatic diagnosis is also dwelt upon. Importance of knowing clinical diagnosis and plan of treatment in a given case is also covered well.
The book covers the field of investigation and emphasizes the relevance of knowledge of the clinical and pathological processes in selecting the similmum and in knowing prognosis, curative and palliative. A unique collection from an experienced teacher - a must for every student and Neophyte of homoeopathy.
