The basics of caring for patients of the therapeutic profile

The textbook contains modern information relating to the functional duties of younger and average medical personnel, care and monitoring of patients of the therapeutic profile, nutrition, and medical and diagnostic and physiotherapeutic procedures. The rules for compliance with the sanitary and anti-epidemic regime, the prevention of nosocomial infections, the collection of biological material for laboratory research and the preparation of patients for instrumental diagnostic procedures are highlighted. The methods and rules for the use of drugs are considered in detail. The regulatory documentation adopted in healthcare is given, including for assessing the quality and effectiveness of the work of medical organizations.

The textbook is intended for students of higher medical educational institutions.