SETTING UP GENERAL PRACTICE
SETTING UP GENERAL PRACTICE/OWN CLINIC(Dr.Mahboob ali khan Phd
)
1
REQUIREMENT FOR G.P.QUALIFICATIONS-CLINIC-
BEGINNINGQUALITIESSPECIAL SKILLSCONTINUING EDUCATIONCHANGING AS PER
PROGRESS
2
REQUIREMENT FOR G.P.QUALIFICATIONS
3
4
Additional QualificationsMD Family MedicineDNB Family
PracticeFCGPMRCP Family MedicineEMS DiplomaCPS- Pediatrics,
Gynec,
5
Legal RequirementsRegistration with Local AuthorityShop Act
LicenseProfessional Tax RegistrationBio-Medical Waste
RegistrationForm III C Registers & Case PapersIncome Tax
6
REQUIREMENTS FOR CLINIC SPACESMALL- 200-400 SQ FTLARGE-
1000-1500 SQ FT
LOCATION-MARKETIN RESIDENTIAL AREAOUT SIDE CITYVILLAGESSMALL
TOWNS
7
INTERIORS OF A CLINIC
8
DOCTORS ROOM
9
LOCATION
BUSY LOCALITY
OUTSIDE CITY
10
VILLAGE & Small Town Clinics
11
12
Display of Clinic Board
13
Basic RequirementsGood Interior with light &
ventilationReceptionDoctors Room Examination RoomDispensing
RoomFees CollectionRegisters & Other PapersWaste
Collection,DustbinsSink, Tap & Toilet
14
Basic EquipmentsStethoscopeBP Apparatus- Mercury typePercussion
HammerTorchesENT Head MirrorWeighing ScaleIV sets, scalps & IV
stands
15
Special EquipmentsNebulizerOxygen Cylinder with meter ,tubing
& masksECG MachinePulse Oxy meterGluco meter
16
Visit BagBP- Dial TypeStethoscopeEmergency Injections Syringes,
needles Spirit swabsGluco-meterPulse-oxy meterScalp-veinsDressing
Materials
17
Injections Required for General useFor fever- ParacetamolNSAID-
DiclofenacAntiemetic- Metoclopromide, OndencetronAntispasmodic-
DicyclominSteroids- Dexamethazone, HydrocortisoneAnti Convulsants-
DizepamFor EPS- PhenerganIV 25% Dextrose, NS ampoules
18
Injections Required for General useIV Fluids- 5% Dextrose,
NS,RL,DNSBudesonide for nebulisationsVaccines- TT, Typhoid, Polio,
Triple, Measles,Rabies, Hepatitis A,B, HIB, Varicella( Chickenpox),
H1N1LignocaineAdrenaline, AtropinCPM, AvilB12,Bplex
19
Surgical EquipmentsScissors- All TypesAllis Needle
HolderForceps- Toothed & Non ToothedArtery Forceps- Medium
& Small, Curved & StraightNeedlesAll Stitches- Mersilk,
Blacksilk,Linnen, Catgut all typesSurgical Blades &
holdersPlaster Material
20
Dispensing MedicinesProper Purchase from ethical
companiesCompounder- qualificationsExpiry DateDisposal Prescription
& dispensing
21
Dispensing DrugsAnalgesics-
Diclofenac,Nimesulide,IbuprofenAntipyretics- Paracetamol,
AspirinAnti-spasmodic-DicyclomineAnti allergic- CPM, CetrizineAnti
amebic- Metronidazole, TinidazoleAnti emetic- Metoclopromide,
Stemetil, OndencetronAnti Diarrheals- SeperamideBronco-dilators-
Salbutamol, Theophyllines
22
Dispensing Drugs
Anti anginals- NitratesAnti Platelets- Clopidogrel, Dispersible
AspirinSteroids- Prednisolone, Dexamethazone, OintmentsAntibiotic
PowdersAnti Fungals- Creams, Lotions, PowdersAnti Helmenthics-
Antibiotics- Cipro,Levo,Norfloxacin, Amoxycillin Syrups &
Capsules
23
Staff for a GP
ClinicReceptionNurseSweeperAttendantCompounderComputer Operator or
ClerkAccountantAsst. DoctorYOU
24
Inauguration
25
Advertisements
26
Adevertisement in Lay PressAVOID SUCH ADVT
27
Invitation List
Do not invite only Friends & RelativesInvite the People
residing around your New Clinic
28
Qualities to SustainPunctuality & RegularityConfidenceOutfit
GreetingsSocializingDignity
29
Qualities to SustainPrinciples SimplicityGood
ListenerCompassionGood AdviserBe a Family Member
30
Special SkillsMinor SurgeriesStitches- Skin & Mucus
MembranesSpecial DressingsSplints & Plasters I.V . Fluids &
InjectionsECGSpiro meterPhysio TherapyRefraction
31
Continuing EducationNew Rules of Re-registrationChanging
Knowledge of DiseasesNewer Medicines & ConceptsNewer Treatment
ModalitiesNewer InvestigationsNew DiseasesBanned Drugs New Laws
& regulations
32
Changing Practice as per Socio-economic ChangesFees
StructureInteriors & recreation Patient education literature,
PPTs, ScreensAppointments & SchedulesNewer Technology-
Computers, Websites, Mobiles-SMSPrescriptions & records
33
TelemedicineECGsConfirmation of DiagnosisNew InformationPatients
Data monitoringE- Consultations
34
35
36
