Introduction to repertory class 1 BHMS.pptx
- 2. PURPOSE OF A REPERTORY • To serve as a reference and guide in looking up for a particular symptom that may indicate the simillimum. • To make necessary distinction between two or more similar remedies in any given case. • For careful study of all the symptoms that may appear in a chronic case. • To refer other remedies for a known indication.
- 3. STUDY OF REPERTORY • Is both Art and Science. • Science – mechanical collection of all the symptoms with their remedies and grading's. • Art – judgment of value of symptoms according to the patient. • ---by J. T. Kent
- 4. “ ” A REPERTORY IS NOT INTENDED TO TAKE THE PLACE OF MATERIA MEDICA AND IT MUST NEVER REPLACE OUR CONSTANT STUDY AND USE OF THE PATHOGENESIS OF OUR REMEDIES, IT SHOULD BE USED AS AN INDEX TO LIGHTEN THE TASK OF MEMORY IN STORING THE VAST SYMPTOMATOLOGY OF OUR REMEDIES. ----by G. I. Bidwell
- 5. THE BEST REPERTORY • It is impossible to practice homoeopathy without the aid of repertories and the best repertory is the fullest. --- J. H. CLARK. • Every repertory is useful but unfortunately, not one is complete. --- C. M BOGER The best repertory is that which one makes oneself. ---J. T. Kent.
- 6. • When physician becomes more familiar with the repertory, it can be exploited to the maximum, using as an aid for treatment. --- Dr Bidwell • Own adaptability. • Own merits and demerits. • Knowledge of the repertory for its best results.
- 7. SCOPE • Repertory is an index to the material medica. • As a reference book. • Find out the simillimum. • Differentiate between two or more similar remedies. • Improve the method of case taking by looking at the rubrics and subrubrics.
- 8. • Sub rubrics helps in collecting the components of a symptom. (Location,Sensation,Modalities,Concomitants) • Inhibits the tendency to prescribe based on one or two symptoms. • Computer repertories give faster result. • Grading of different remedies. • Different types of repertories – general and specific
- 9. • Clinical/ regional repertories for pathological conditions. • Relationship of remedies for second prescription. • Study of Materia medica - single remedy rubrics. • Comparative study of drugs • Refresh Knowledge of materia medica.
- 10. LIMITATIONS • It is a reference tool, can never replace material medica. • Every repertory is useful, not one is complete. • Can narrow down to group of remedies, but never simillimum. • Has different plan & construction, philosophy by different authors. • Grading of remedies varies in different repertories.
- 11. • Confusion between the close running rubrics, difficult to select. • No information regarding the potency and repetition of doses. • The successful repertorisation depends on the skillful selection of symptoms. • Software minimizes the chance to develop his therapeutic knowledge. • Sources of information is not represented well.
- 12. • The abbreviations for remedies used in different repertories are not uniform. • Conversion of symptoms to rubrics may disfigure the original symptom.