Volume 4 Issue 2 February, 2014 Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Focus: ‘Orthopaedics’ Hip is constituted by proximal femur and acetabulum. It’s a ball and socket joint. Hip fractures are the most severe typeof fall-related injuries among elderly patients and are associated with high morbidity, mortality and impairment inquality of life. Fracture of hip generally means fracture […]
Defense mechanisms
Volume 4 Issue 2 February, 2014 We all know that each country in this world has its own defense forces to protect its people from invaders. Recently ourcountry celebrated its 65th republic day showcasing our military might with a grand parade. The human body too has its own defense mechanisms—at the physical level WBC prevent […]
Guest Column: Down The Memory Lane..
Volume 4 Issue 2 February, 2014 Blunted Affect There was a patient admitted to the ward, may be 3rd or 4th time by then. He was around 45 years, married and without an offspring. During the rounds on several occasions I had commented about his shallow affect and even told my students that he has […]
From The Desk of the Editor
Volume 4 Issue 2 February, 2014 The Same Sex Schism…What is it? The Same Sex Schism is all over the media and more so for all the wrong reasons!! Gay and lesbian persons have been the subject of much research and debate since time immemorial. The United Nations and other human rights bodies have postulated […]