68 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from introduction stg, published by nhm.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 49 of the 68 pairs (72.1%) are explanatory questions and 19 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 68 rows
| question | answer | context | answer_start | question_type | knowledge_quality_score | source_quote | source_page | source_location | confidence | validation_status |
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| What do the guidelines highlight about the field of medicine? | Medicine, unlike most physical sciences, is not an exact science | The Standard Treatment Guidelines in Part I have been prepared by authors based on their experience & after consulting standard textbooks in the varied specialties of medical sciences.Authors have attempted to put themselves in the shoes of a doctor working with scarce resources especially at the Primary & Secondary level of care while drafting these guidelines. To the extent possible, standard case definitions have been used in drafting diagnostic, treatment & therapeutic modalities for each disease at the specified levels of health care. it needs no emphasis that these are mere guidelines & do not attempt to take the place of textbooks. Medicine, unlike most physical sciences, is not an exact science. Signs & Symptoms as well as responses to treatment vary from one patient to another though the underlying disease pathology may be similar. | 647 | definition | 1.000 | it needs no emphasis that these are mere guidelines & do not attempt to take the place of textbooks. Medicine, unlike most physical sciences, is not an exact science. | 2 | page=2,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What do Standard Treatment Guidelines list for common health problems? | the preferred drug and non-drug treatments for common health problems experienced by people in a specific health system | Polypharmacy is one problem; for example, there are three, four, five, six, and sometimes more drugs prescribed for acute viral gastroenteritis, for which only oral rehydration therapy is effective in reducing morbidity and mortality. Other common problems are incorrect drug choices, overdosing, underdosing, and choice of more expensive drugs when less expensive drugs would be equally or more effective. Standard Treatment Guidelines also known as standard treatment schedules, standard treatment protocols, therapeutic guidelines, and so forth list the preferred drug and non-drug treatments for common health problems experienced by people in a specific health system. Each drug treatment should include for each health problem the name, dosage form, strength, average dose (pediatric and adult), number of doses per day, and number of days of treatment. | 553 | definition | 1.000 | Standard Treatment Guidelines also known as standard treatment schedules, standard treatment protocols, therapeutic guidelines, and so forth list the preferred drug and non-drug treatments for common health problems experienced by people in a specific health system. | ||||
| What is the purpose of Standard Treatment Guidelines? | to reflect expert consensus based on a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions | Standard Treatment Guidelines in India have been developed for various diseases and ailments by clinical and professional bodies for the treatment in their respective areas. . STGs are meant to reflect expert consensus based on a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions. In addition to supporting rational decision- making, other important uses of STGs are: Provide standardized guidance to practitioners. Guiding allocation of resources for health care; and estimating cost of health services. Making specific decisions about what health care to reimburse, cover, or encourage and in evaluating the decisions, actions, or performance of the primary users of guidelines. | 191 | definition | 1.000 | STGs are meant to reflect expert consensus based on a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions. | 1 | page=1,block=3 | ||
| What is the definition of a Standard Treatment Guideline? | a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | The conditions were identified by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India & WHO Country Office, India in consultation with Heads of Departments of various specialties in Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. As regards diseases covered under National Health Programmes, it was decided to provide an abridged version of the Programme to the readers which focuses on the diagnostic & treatment Standard Treatment Guideline has been defined as a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | 459 | definition | 1.000 | As regards diseases covered under National Health Programmes, it was decided to provide an abridged version of the Programme to the readers which focuses on the diagnostic & treatment Standard Treatment Guideline has been defined as a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | 1 | |||
| What is the basis for the expert consensus reflected in Standard Treatment Guidelines? | a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions | Standard Treatment Guidelines in India have been developed for various diseases and ailments by clinical and professional bodies for the treatment in their respective areas. . STGs are meant to reflect expert consensus based on a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions. In addition to supporting rational decision- making, other important uses of STGs are: Provide standardized guidance to practitioners. Guiding allocation of resources for health care; and estimating cost of health services. Making specific decisions about what health care to reimburse, cover, or encourage and in evaluating the decisions, actions, or performance of the primary users of guidelines. | 228 | definition | 1.000 | STGs are meant to reflect expert consensus based on a review of current published scientific evidence of acceptable approaches to diagnosis, management or prevention of specific conditions. | 1 | page=1,block=3 | 0.700 | |
| Why is medicine described as not being an exact science? | Signs & Symptoms as well as responses to treatment vary from one patient to another though the underlying disease pathology may be similar | The Standard Treatment Guidelines in Part I have been prepared by authors based on their experience & after consulting standard textbooks in the varied specialties of medical sciences.Authors have attempted to put themselves in the shoes of a doctor working with scarce resources especially at the Primary & Secondary level of care while drafting these guidelines. To the extent possible, standard case definitions have been used in drafting diagnostic, treatment & therapeutic modalities for each disease at the specified levels of health care. it needs no emphasis that these are mere guidelines & do not attempt to take the place of textbooks. Medicine, unlike most physical sciences, is not an exact science. Signs & Symptoms as well as responses to treatment vary from one patient to another though the underlying disease pathology may be similar. | 713 | definition | 1.000 | Medicine, unlike most physical sciences, is not an exact science. Signs & Symptoms as well as responses to treatment vary from one patient to another though the underlying disease pathology may be similar. | 2 | |||
| What are Standard treatments? | used at different points of the therapeutic process | Thus, essential drug programmes are finding that the development of standard treatments is necessary for therapeutically effective and economically efficient use of drugs. Standard treatments are used at different points of the therapeutic process. They may be used to diagnose, decide on treatment and drug supply, and assist with adherence to the prescribed treatment. | 196 | definition | 0.980 | Standard treatments are used at different points of the therapeutic process. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.850 | valid |
| How is a Standard Treatment Guideline defined? | a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | The conditions were identified by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India & WHO Country Office, India in consultation with Heads of Departments of various specialties in Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. As regards diseases covered under National Health Programmes, it was decided to provide an abridged version of the Programme to the readers which focuses on the diagnostic & treatment Standard Treatment Guideline has been defined as a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | 459 | definition | 0.980 | As regards diseases covered under National Health Programmes, it was decided to provide an abridged version of the Programme to the readers which focuses on the diagnostic & treatment Standard Treatment Guideline has been defined as a systematically developed statement designed to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances | 1 | |||
| What does the book claim to be? | a concise and ready reference | While it is hoped that the book may prove to be a concise and ready reference, it makes no pretension to being anything more than an introduction to the important conditions; in no sense is it put forward as a complete treatise. Readers are advised to check the most current information. It is the responsibility of the practitioner, relying on his/her own experience and knowledge of the patient, to make diagnosis, to determine dosages and the best treatment for each individual patient, and to take all appropriate safety precautions. Col Rajvir Bhalwar Col AK Jindal, YSM Wg Cdr Rajesh Vaidya | 48 | definition | 0.980 | While it is hoped that the book may prove to be a concise and ready reference, it makes no pretension to being anything more than an introduction to the important conditions; in no sense is it put forward as a complete treatise. | 2 | page=2,block=3 | 0.700 | valid |
| What problem can arise when there are multiple treatment options for medical conditions? | confusion and, in many cases, incorrect treatment | Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) have existed for as long as the art of healing has existed. Traditional healers developed their standard set of cures and passed them from generation to generation by word of mouth or in writings. In modern medicine, there is a definite thinking that there may be more than one treatment modality available for many medical conditions. This leads to confusion and, in many cases, incorrect treatment. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, community health workers, and other health care providers, at times, learn about all of the treatments that could be used, instead of focusing on the best treatment that should be used. Casual observation, as well as more systematic study of prescribing practices, frequently reveals a pattern of tremendous diversity among prescribers in the treatment of even the most common conditions. | 387 | relationship | 0.970 | This leads to confusion and, in many cases, incorrect treatment. | 1 | page=1,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
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