RESUMO
Some thoughts on three subjects relevant to primary contact medicine are expressed. Gastric lavage, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and diagnosis of clinical death are subjects which test the clinical acumen of every casualty officer.
Assuntos
Morte Encefálica , Lavagem Gástrica , Ressuscitação , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Serviço Hospitalar de Emergência , HumanosRESUMO
The experience of a Pregnancy Advisory Service operating in terms of the Abortion and Sterilization Act of 1975 is reviewed. A total of 454 applications for abortion were considered, of which 198 (44%) were accepted and the abortions performed. The urgent need for sex education at schools, colleges and universities is stressed, in view of the large number of scholars and students under the age of 17 who seek an abortion. There are also patients who discontinue contraception for a variety of reasons, on medical advice or otherwise, without an alternative being suggested or sought. Motivation of patient, nurse and doctor needs urgent improvement.