Here the focus is on applied aspect of Organon & Philosophy. Maximum emphasis shall be given on practice oriented teaching of Organon and Philosophy.

This can be effectively achieved by studying the various cases taken by the students in OPD & IPD.

Case analysis, evaluation and synthesis takes into account the application of entire ORGANON from Aphorism 1 to 294 and all principles of Philosophy as illustrated in I, II, III BHMS.

More emphasis to be given on case taking, case analysis, evolution, posology miasmatic diagnosis, potency selection and repetition of doses, second prescription, diet, regimen and other pressures with principle of management during OPD and IPD visits, so that the students can have the practical knowledge of the treatment and management of the patient.

The following topics shall be taught during IV BHMS in dept :-

1. History of Medicine.

2. History of Homoeopathy, its spread to different countries.

3. Life and living environment.

4. Concepts of health and factors modifying it.

5. Concept of susceptibility and vital reaction.

6. Concept of disease and totality of symptoms.

7. Concepts of Drug, Medicine and Remedy.

8. Concept of Cure and Disease and Drug relationship.

9. Scope and limitations of different modes of employing medicines in disease Antipathy, Allopathy and Homoeopathy.

10. Various methods of classification and evaluations of symptoms common and characteristic. General and particular.

11. Concepts of incurable disease, suppression and palliation.

12. Prophylactics.

13. Scope and limitations of Homoeopathy.

14. Remedy response, prognosis after administration of a remedy.

15. Principles and criteria for repetition and selection of potency.

FOR THEORY EXAMINATION :

Paper I - Topics from 1 -15.

Paper II - Topics from Kent's lectures, Stuart close and Roberts Philosophy, Case taking at bedside.

APPENDIX

Purpose of the Homoeopathic Case Taking is not merely collecting the symptoms but comprehending the person in wider dimensions, with correct appreciation of the causes for the illness.

The adequacy in Case Taking and Physical examination should be judged from the fo11owing angle:-
(1) To carry out successful individualization of the case and to conclude about state of the susceptibility.
(2) Finding out a simillimum with correct potency and doses
(3) Prescribing proper diet to the patient.
(4) Advising the management of the case.
(5) The pathology and homoeopathic prognosis