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Repertory - Fourth Year BHMS

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Repertory - Fourth Year BHMS

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Study of H.M.M. in different angle is the scope of Repertory

  1. Repertory is the systematic study of Homoeopathic Materia Medica from different viewpoints.
  2. It studies remedies through symptoms arranged in a classified and logical order.
  3. It presents Materia Medica in an analytical and comparative form.
  4. It enables study of remedies from mental, physical, general, and pathological angles.
  5. It helps in quick reference and practical bedside application.
  6. It reduces the need for memorization of Materia Medica.
  7. It helps in differentiation of remedies having similar symptoms.
  8. It acts as an index and cross reference to Materia Medica.
  9. It assists in accurate selection of similimum.

Case taking – first step of Repertorisation

  1. Case taking is the systematic process of collecting complete information from the patient.
  2. It is the first and most important step of repertorisation.
  3. It aims at individualization of the patient.
  4. It includes elicitation of mental symptoms expressing emotional state.
  5. It includes physical generals such as appetite, thirst, sleep, and thermals.
  6. It includes particulars recorded as location → sensation → modality → concomitant.
  7. It includes subjective and objective symptoms.
  8. It avoids leading questions and physician bias.
  9. It provides the material for construction of totality.

Different methods of Repertorisation

  1. Repertorisation is the systematic analysis of symptoms using a repertory.
  2. Kentian method is based on hierarchy of symptoms.
  3. Mental generals are given maximum importance.
  4. Physical generals are given secondary importance.
  5. Particulars are considered last unless highly characteristic.
  6. Boenninghausen method is based on complete symptom concept.
  7. Location → sensation → modality → concomitant are equally important.
  8. Generalization of modalities and sensations is allowed.
  9. Boger method combines generals with pathology and time factors.
  10. Clinical method is based on diagnosis and clinical rubrics.

Basis of prescription in Homoeopathy

  1. Prescription is based on similarity between remedy and patient.
  2. Totality of symptoms forms the basis of prescription.
  3. Individualization of the patient is essential.
  4. Mental symptoms guide the selection of remedy.
  5. Physical generals confirm the choice of remedy.
  6. Characteristic particulars help in differentiation.
  7. Miasmatic background is considered in chronic cases.
  8. Susceptibility and vitality influence potency selection.
  9. Single remedy is prescribed at a time.
  10. Minimum dose is preferred.

Homoeopathic clinical reversion

  1. Clinical reversion is the reverse order of disappearance of symptoms after remedy.
  2. Symptoms disappear from within outward.
  3. Symptoms disappear from more vital to less vital organs.
  4. Symptoms disappear from above downward.
  5. Symptoms disappear in reverse order of appearance.
  6. It indicates correct direction of cure.
  7. It helps in judging the action of the remedy.
  8. It prevents unnecessary repetition or change of remedy.

Importance of Quis Huxellis

  1. Quis Huxellis means who is the patient rather than what is the disease.
  2. It emphasizes individuality over pathological diagnosis.
  3. It gives importance to constitution and temperament.
  4. It discourages routine prescribing based on disease name.
  5. It supports holistic and individualized treatment.
  6. It ensures deeper and long-lasting cure.

Concept of totality

  1. Totality is the sum of all characteristic symptoms of the patient.
  2. It includes mental symptoms.
  3. It includes physical generals.
  4. It includes characteristic particulars.
  5. It excludes common and diagnostic symptoms.
  6. It represents the disturbed vital force.
  7. It forms the true image of the disease.
  8. It is the sole guide to remedy selection.

Borland’s pneumonia with working out of case

  1. Pneumonia case illustrates repertorial application in acute disease.
  2. Case taking includes onset and exciting cause.
  3. General condition of the patient is assessed.
  4. Mental state during illness is observed.
  5. Physical generals such as thirst and temperature are noted.
  6. Particulars include cough → respiration → chest pain → modalities.
  7. Characteristic symptoms are selected for repertorisation.
  8. Remedy is chosen on the basis of similarity.
  9. Clinical response confirms correctness of prescription.

Boenninghausen’s synoptic key

  1. It is an analytical repertory based on complete symptom doctrine.
  2. It allows separation of symptom components.
  3. Location, sensation, modality, and concomitant are represented independently.
  4. Generalization of modalities and sensations is permitted.
  5. It is useful in cases with scanty symptoms.
  6. It is applicable in acute and chronic cases.
  7. It emphasizes practical utility in prescription.

Berridge eye

  1. Berridge eye refers to characteristic eye symptoms useful for remedy selection.
  2. It emphasizes importance of peculiar local symptoms.
  3. It helps in differentiation of remedies with similar generals.
  4. It is useful in ophthalmic cases.
  5. It improves accuracy of prescription.

Repertorial totality

  1. Repertorial totality is the group of symptoms selected for repertorisation.
  2. It is formed after proper analysis and evaluation.
  3. Only characteristic and individualizing symptoms are included.
  4. Mental generals are given priority.
  5. Physical generals support the totality.
  6. Striking particulars are included when present.
  7. It leads to a group of indicated remedies.

Case processing

  1. Case processing is the systematic handling of a homoeopathic case.
  2. It begins with proper case taking.
  3. Analysis involves understanding and classification of symptoms.
  4. Evaluation involves grading of symptoms according to importance.
  5. Totality is constructed from evaluated symptoms.
  6. Repertorisation is done using a suitable repertory.
  7. Remedy is selected after confirmation from Materia Medica.

Boenninghausen Repertory

  1. It is an analytical repertory based on the doctrine of complete symptom.
  2. Each symptom is divided into location → sensation → modality → concomitant.
  3. All components of a symptom are given equal importance.
  4. It allows generalization of modalities and sensations.
  5. It is useful when symptoms are few or incomplete.
  6. It gives importance to concomitant symptoms.
  7. It is applicable in both acute and chronic cases.
  8. It emphasizes objective and observable symptoms.
  9. It is suitable for cases with clear pathological localization.

Compare following rubrics of Dr. Kent’s repertory

  1. Kent’s repertory is based on hierarchical arrangement of symptoms.
  2. Mental rubrics are placed at the highest level.
  3. Physical generals are placed after mental rubrics.
  4. Particular rubrics are placed after generals.
  5. Rubrics are arranged anatomically from mind to extremities.
  6. Emphasis is given to subjective and mental symptoms.
  7. It does not allow free generalization of modalities.
  8. Evaluation of rubrics depends on grade and importance.

Card-repertory vs Hahnemann on Anxiety and Fear

  1. Card repertory presents symptoms in card format for mechanical selection.
  2. It allows rapid sorting and elimination of remedies.
  3. Anxiety and fear are treated as rubrics without philosophical hierarchy.
  4. Hahnemann gives prime importance to mental symptoms.
  5. Anxiety and fear are expressions of disturbed vital force.
  6. Mental symptoms are essential for individualization.
  7. Card repertory is a tool whereas Hahnemann’s view is philosophical.
  8. Card repertory supports but does not replace case analysis.

Doctrine of concomitants

  1. Concomitants are symptoms that accompany the main complaint.
  2. They are not directly related to the seat of disease.
  3. They are highly individualizing symptoms.
  4. They help in differentiation of remedies.
  5. They complete the symptom picture.
  6. They are given great importance in Boenninghausen method.
  7. Presence of striking concomitants increases accuracy of prescription.

Scope of computers in repertorisation

  1. Computers help in rapid repertorisation.
  2. They allow storage of large repertory data.
  3. They facilitate quick comparison of remedies.
  4. They reduce manual errors in calculation.
  5. They save time in busy clinical practice.
  6. They help in cross referencing of rubrics.
  7. They support but do not replace physician’s judgment.
  8. Final remedy selection depends on clinical reasoning.

Evolution of Repertory in Post-Kentian era

  1. Post-Kentian era focused on practical utility.
  2. Emphasis was given to integration of different philosophies.
  3. New repertories incorporated pathological and clinical rubrics.
  4. Time and causation were given more importance.
  5. Attempts were made to simplify repertorisation.
  6. Computerization influenced repertory use.
  7. Flexibility in method selection increased.

Differentiate General Rubric from Particular Rubric

  1. General rubric represents symptoms affecting the whole person.
  2. It includes mental and physical generals.
  3. It expresses reaction of the entire organism.
  4. Particular rubric represents symptoms limited to a part or organ.
  5. It expresses local disease manifestation.
  6. General rubrics have higher value than particulars.
  7. Particular rubrics gain importance when highly characteristic.

Dr. Hahnemann’s contributions to repertory

  1. He laid the foundation of symptom-based prescribing.
  2. He emphasized totality of symptoms.
  3. He stressed importance of characteristic symptoms.
  4. He gave prime importance to mental symptoms.
  5. He advocated individualization of patient.
  6. His work formed the basis of repertory construction.
  7. He guided logical arrangement of symptoms.

Construction and utility of Dr. Berridge’s Repertory of Eyes

  1. It is a specialized repertory devoted to eye symptoms.
  2. It is constructed from verified clinical symptoms.
  3. Symptoms are arranged systematically for easy reference.
  4. Importance is given to peculiar and characteristic eye symptoms.
  5. It includes functional and pathological eye conditions.
  6. It helps in differentiation of remedies with similar generals.
  7. It is useful in ophthalmic cases.
  8. It improves precision and accuracy in prescription.

Advantages and disadvantages of Card Repertory

  1. It allows rapid mechanical repertorisation.
  2. It saves time in busy clinical practice.
  3. It is useful for beginners in repertory.
  4. It reduces arithmetical errors in counting remedies.
  5. It permits easy inclusion and exclusion of rubrics.
  6. It lacks homoeopathic philosophy in analysis.
  7. It does not help in evaluation of symptoms.
  8. It may encourage mechanical prescribing.
  9. It gives equal weight to all rubrics.
  10. It cannot replace physician’s judgment and Materia Medica study.

Salient features of Homoeopathic Software Hompath

  1. It is a computer-based repertory software.
  2. It contains multiple standard repertories.
  3. It allows quick repertorisation.
  4. It provides remedy analysis and ranking.
  5. It allows cross-referencing of rubrics.
  6. It stores patient case records.
  7. It helps in follow-up management.
  8. It reduces manual effort and time.
  9. It supports remedy comparison.
  10. It assists but does not replace clinical reasoning.

Importance of Ailments-from in prescribing and management of case

  1. Ailments-from indicates the exciting cause of disease.
  2. It may be mental, emotional, or physical.
  3. It helps in understanding disease origin.
  4. It strongly individualizes the case.
  5. It helps in selection of similimum.
  6. It is important in acute cases.
  7. It is equally important in chronic cases.
  8. It helps in prognosis of the case.
  9. It guides repetition or change of remedy.
  10. It aids in long-term case management.

Scope of Repertory

  1. It studies Homoeopathic Materia Medica systematically.
  2. It arranges symptoms for easy reference.
  3. It helps in analysis of symptoms.
  4. It assists in evaluation of symptoms.
  5. It helps in differentiation of remedies.
  6. It reduces memorization burden.
  7. It saves time in practice.
  8. It is useful in acute cases.
  9. It is useful in chronic cases.
  10. It supports accurate prescription.

Hind list

  1. Hind list is an index of rubrics.
  2. It helps in quick location of symptoms.
  3. It acts as a guide to repertory structure.
  4. It saves time during repertorisation.
  5. It prevents omission of important rubrics.
  6. It helps beginners in repertory use.
  7. It improves accuracy of rubric selection.
  8. It supports systematic work.
  9. It complements repertory use.
  10. It has no independent prescribing value.

Steps to repertorisation prerequisites of repertorisation

  1. Proper and complete case taking.
  2. Clear understanding of patient individuality.
  3. Correct analysis of symptoms.
  4. Proper evaluation of symptoms.
  5. Selection of characteristic symptoms.
  6. Construction of totality.
  7. Selection of suitable repertory.
  8. Correct choice of rubrics.
  9. Repertorial working out.
  10. Final confirmation from Materia Medica.

Kent’s method of Repertorisation

  1. It is based on hierarchy of symptoms.
  2. Mental generals are given first importance.
  3. Physical generals are given second importance.
  4. Particulars are considered last.
  5. Symptoms are arranged from mind to extremities.
  6. Emphasis is on subjective symptoms.
  7. Pathological symptoms are given less value.
  8. Individualization is central.
  9. Remedy ranking is done carefully.
  10. Final confirmation is done from Materia Medica.

Prescribing symptoms

  1. Prescribing symptoms are characteristic symptoms.
  2. They individualize the patient.
  3. They include mental symptoms.
  4. They include physical generals.
  5. They include peculiar particulars.
  6. They are uncommon and striking.
  7. They express disturbed vital force.
  8. They guide remedy selection.
  9. They exclude common symptoms.
  10. They form the basis of totality.

Hompath Software M.D.

  1. It is an advanced version of Hompath software.
  2. It contains expanded repertory databases.
  3. It allows advanced repertorial analysis.
  4. It provides detailed remedy comparison.
  5. It supports long-term case records.
  6. It assists in follow-up evaluation.
  7. It saves time in practice.
  8. It reduces manual repertorial work.
  9. It improves efficiency of repertorisation.
  10. It supports but does not replace physician’s judgment.

Boger’s concept of totality

  1. Totality includes mental symptoms when present.
  2. Physical generals are given importance.
  3. Pathological generals are emphasized.
  4. Time modalities are important.
  5. Causation is given special value.
  6. Evolution of disease is considered.
  7. Fewer but important symptoms are selected.
  8. Generalization is allowed cautiously.
  9. It bridges Kent and Boenninghausen concepts.
  10. It is practical for chronic cases.

Requisites of repertorisation

  1. Sound knowledge of homoeopathic philosophy.
  2. Proper case taking.
  3. Correct symptom analysis.
  4. Proper symptom evaluation.
  5. Selection of characteristic symptoms.
  6. Knowledge of repertory structure.
  7. Correct rubric selection.
  8. Logical repertorial working.
  9. Comparison of leading remedies.
  10. Confirmation from Materia Medica.

Bell’s diarrhoea

  1. It is a clinically described diarrhoea condition.
  2. Onset is sudden.
  3. Stools are watery.
  4. Stools are offensive.
  5. There is marked prostration.
  6. Patient appears weak.
  7. Useful in acute diarrhoeal cases.
  8. Helps in clinical repertorisation.
  9. Emphasis is on general condition.
  10. Remedy is selected on totality.

Therapeutics of intermittent fever by H.C. Allen**

  1. Intermittent fever shows periodicity.
  2. Chill stage is studied separately.
  3. Heat stage is studied separately.
  4. Sweat stage is studied separately.
  5. Time of attack is important.
  6. Concomitant symptoms are noted.
  7. Sequence of stages is important.
  8. Individual reaction is considered.
  9. Remedy is selected on totality.
  10. Useful for practical prescribing.

General clinical repertory

  1. It is arranged on clinical basis.
  2. Rubrics are based on disease names.
  3. It is useful in acute cases.
  4. It is useful in emergency conditions.
  5. It helps beginners in practice.
  6. It saves time in diagnosis-based cases.
  7. It lacks individualization.
  8. Mental symptoms are less emphasized.
  9. It is supportive, not complete.
  10. Final confirmation is always needed.

Limitation of Repertory

  1. It cannot replace Materia Medica study.
  2. It depends on accurate case taking.
  3. It may lead to mechanical prescribing.
  4. It cannot evaluate symptoms automatically.
  5. It cannot individualize by itself.
  6. It needs physician’s judgment.
  7. It may mislead if rubrics are wrong.
  8. It cannot assess vitality or susceptibility.
  9. It is only a tool, not treatment.
  10. Final decision lies with physician.

RADAR Homoeopathic Software**

  1. It is a comprehensive homoeopathic software.
  2. It contains multiple standard repertories.
  3. It allows very fast repertorisation.
  4. It provides advanced graphical analysis.
  5. It supports remedy comparison.
  6. It allows long-term case documentation.
  7. It helps in follow-up management.
  8. It reduces manual errors.
  9. It saves time in busy practice.
  10. It supports but does not replace homoeopathic reasoning.

Boenninghausen’s concept of totality

  1. Totality is formed by combining incomplete symptoms into a complete symptom.
  2. Each symptom is divided into location → sensation → modality → concomitant.
  3. All components of a symptom are given equal importance.
  4. Concomitants play a major role in completing the totality.
  5. Generalization of modalities and sensations is permitted.
  6. Mental symptoms are considered when clearly available.
  7. Objective symptoms are given due importance.
  8. Few but well-marked symptoms are sufficient.
  9. Totality represents the whole disease expression.
  10. It is practical in cases with scanty symptoms.

Advantages of computer repertory

  1. It allows very rapid repertorisation.
  2. It saves time and manual labor.
  3. It reduces arithmetical and clerical errors.
  4. It allows use of multiple repertories together.
  5. It provides quick remedy comparison.
  6. It stores large numbers of cases digitally.
  7. It helps in follow-up and record keeping.
  8. It facilitates cross referencing of rubrics.
  9. It improves efficiency in busy practice.
  10. It supports but does not replace physician’s judgment.

Evaluation of symptoms according to Kent’s repertory

  1. Evaluation means arranging symptoms according to importance.
  2. Mental generals are given highest value.
  3. Emotional and intellectual symptoms are prioritized.
  4. Physical generals are given second importance.
  5. Symptoms expressing general reaction of organism are valued.
  6. Particular symptoms are given less importance.
  7. Pathological symptoms are given lowest value.
  8. Peculiar and uncommon symptoms gain higher value.
  9. Common symptoms are excluded from totality.
  10. Evaluation leads to proper repertorial totality.

Record keeping and its importance

  1. Record keeping is systematic documentation of case details.
  2. It includes case history, prescription, and follow-ups.
  3. It helps in understanding case progress.
  4. It aids in judging remedy action.
  5. It helps in medico-legal safety.
  6. It assists in long-term case management.
  7. It helps in research and study.
  8. It avoids repetition of errors.
  9. It improves continuity of treatment.
  10. It is essential for professional practice.

Criticism of grand generalisation

  1. Grand generalisation may lead to false totality.
  2. It may ignore individual peculiarity.
  3. It can overemphasize common modalities.
  4. It may dilute characteristic symptoms.
  5. It risks mechanical prescribing.
  6. It may misrepresent true disease picture.
  7. It requires careful clinical judgment.
  8. It is unsafe in poorly taken cases.
  9. It is not suitable for all cases.
  10. It must be applied cautiously.

TJIS

  1. TJIS is a repertorial index system.
  2. It is arranged alphabetically for easy reference.
  3. It helps in locating rubrics quickly.
  4. It saves time during repertorisation.
  5. It acts as a guide to repertory structure.
  6. It supports systematic rubric selection.
  7. It is useful for beginners.
  8. It has no independent prescribing value.
  9. It complements repertory use.
  10. It improves efficiency of work.

Limitations of mechanically aided repertorisation

  1. It may encourage mechanical thinking.
  2. It can ignore homoeopathic philosophy.
  3. It depends on quality of input symptoms.
  4. It cannot evaluate symptoms automatically.
  5. It may give misleading results.
  6. It cannot judge vitality or susceptibility.
  7. It cannot individualize by itself.
  8. It may reduce Materia Medica study.
  9. It requires physician’s reasoning.
  10. It is only a tool, not decision maker.

Concept of totality according to Dr. H.N.

  1. Totality is the complete expression of disease.
  2. It includes mental, general, and particular symptoms.
  3. Characteristic symptoms form the core of totality.
  4. Causation is given importance.
  5. Modalities are highly valued.
  6. Concomitants strengthen the totality.
  7. Pathological symptoms are used cautiously.
  8. Few but expressive symptoms are preferred.
  9. Totality reflects disturbed vital force.
  10. It guides accurate remedy selection.

Case synthesis

  1. Case synthesis is the final understanding of the case.
  2. It integrates analysis and evaluation.
  3. It correlates symptoms into a meaningful whole.
  4. It avoids fragmentary symptom selection.
  5. It helps in forming true totality.
  6. It balances generals and particulars.
  7. It reflects individuality of patient.
  8. It prevents mechanical repertorisation.
  9. It guides remedy choice logically.
  10. It is the final step before prescription.

Relative value of symptoms

  1. Symptoms differ in importance for prescribing.
  2. Mental generals have highest value.
  3. Physical generals have next importance.
  4. Peculiar symptoms are highly valued.
  5. Common symptoms have low value.
  6. Pathological symptoms have least value.
  7. Recent symptoms are evaluated carefully.
  8. Long-standing symptoms may show constitution.
  9. Objective symptoms support subjectives.
  10. Proper valuation ensures correct totality.

Scopes of Repertory

  1. It provides systematic access to Materia Medica.
  2. It helps in symptom analysis.
  3. It assists in evaluation of symptoms.
  4. It helps in remedy differentiation.
  5. It saves time in practice.
  6. It reduces memorization burden.
  7. It is useful in acute cases.
  8. It is useful in chronic cases.
  9. It supports teaching and learning.
  10. It aids accurate prescription.

Cross-repertorisation

  1. Cross-repertorisation means using more than one repertory.
  2. It confirms results obtained from one repertory.
  3. It increases accuracy of remedy selection.
  4. It helps in doubtful cases.
  5. It compares different repertorial philosophies.
  6. It avoids bias of single repertory.
  7. It is useful for advanced practitioners.
  8. It requires sound knowledge of repertories.
  9. It prevents mechanical errors.
  10. It strengthens final prescription.

Prescribing on the basis of modalities

  1. Modalities are conditions affecting symptoms.
  2. They include aggravations and ameliorations.
  3. They strongly individualize the case.
  4. General modalities are highly valuable.
  5. Particular modalities support generals.
  6. Peculiar modalities are prescribing symptoms.
  7. Modalities reflect patient reaction.
  8. They help in remedy differentiation.
  9. They guide potency and repetition.
  10. They are essential in totality.

Scope of computer software in Homoeopathy

  1. It assists in repertorisation.
  2. It helps in Materia Medica search.
  3. It supports case record management.
  4. It aids in follow-up evaluation.
  5. It saves time and effort.
  6. It improves accuracy of work.
  7. It allows remedy comparison.
  8. It supports research activities.
  9. It facilitates teaching and learning.
  10. It complements clinical judgment.

Boenninghausen school of philosophy

  1. It is based on complete symptom doctrine.
  2. All parts of symptom are equally important.
  3. Concomitants are highly valued.
  4. Generalization of modalities is allowed.
  5. Objective symptoms are emphasized.
  6. Few symptoms can represent the whole case.
  7. Mental symptoms are used when clear.
  8. It is suitable for scanty symptom cases.
  9. It is practical and analytical.
  10. It focuses on totality through synthesis.

Regional repertories, scope and limitations

  1. Regional repertories deal with specific organs or regions.
  2. They focus on local symptoms.
  3. They are useful in specialty practice.
  4. They help in quick reference.
  5. They assist in differentiation of remedies.
  6. They lack general symptoms.
  7. They may ignore mental generals.
  8. They cannot form complete totality alone.
  9. They must be used with general repertory.
  10. They are supportive tools only.

Kent’s classification of symptoms

  1. Symptoms are classified hierarchically.
  2. Mental symptoms are placed first.
  3. Emotional symptoms follow intellectual ones.
  4. Physical generals are placed next.
  5. Particular symptoms are placed last.
  6. Pathological symptoms are least important.
  7. Subjective symptoms are emphasized.
  8. Objective symptoms support subjectives.
  9. Peculiar symptoms gain importance.
  10. Classification aids proper evaluation.

Eliminating method of Repertorisation

  1. It is based on elimination of non-suitable remedies.
  2. Strong characteristic symptoms are selected first.
  3. Remedies lacking these symptoms are rejected.
  4. Few rubrics are used.
  5. Mental and general symptoms are preferred.
  6. It is rapid and efficient.
  7. It requires sound Materia Medica knowledge.
  8. It avoids long repertorial work.
  9. It is useful in clear cases.
  10. Final confirmation is essential.

Scope and uses of Software repertory

  1. It enables fast repertorisation.
  2. It allows use of multiple repertories.
  3. It helps in remedy comparison.
  4. It stores case records digitally.
  5. It assists in follow-up management.
  6. It reduces manual errors.
  7. It supports teaching and research.
  8. It improves efficiency in practice.
  9. It aids clinical decision making.
  10. It complements homoeopathic philosophy.

Advantages of Repertory

  1. It provides systematic access to Homoeopathic Materia Medica.
  2. It helps in analysis of complex cases.
  3. It assists in evaluation of symptoms.
  4. It reduces burden of memorization.
  5. It helps in differentiation of similar remedies.
  6. It saves time in clinical practice.
  7. It increases accuracy of prescription.
  8. It is useful in acute cases.
  9. It is useful in chronic cases.
  10. It supports scientific and logical prescribing.

Prescriptions based on different symptoms and conditions

  1. Prescription may be based on mental symptoms when prominent.
  2. Prescription may be based on physical generals.
  3. Prescription may be based on characteristic particulars.
  4. Prescription may be based on modalities.
  5. Prescription may be based on causation.
  6. Prescription may be based on constitution.
  7. Prescription may be based on keynote symptoms.
  8. Prescription may be based on concomitants.
  9. Prescription may be based on pathological generals.
  10. Prescription is always based on similarity.

Case analysis and its importance in repertorisation

  1. Case analysis means understanding collected case data.
  2. It separates important from unimportant symptoms.
  3. It helps in classification of symptoms.
  4. It aids in evaluation of symptoms.
  5. It prevents inclusion of common symptoms.
  6. It helps in forming true totality.
  7. It guides correct rubric selection.
  8. It prevents mechanical repertorisation.
  9. It improves accuracy of results.
  10. It is essential before repertorial work.

Need of Repertory

  1. Materia Medica is vast and difficult to memorize.
  2. Repertory acts as an index to remedies.
  3. It helps in bedside prescribing.
  4. It saves time in practice.
  5. It assists beginners in learning.
  6. It helps in comparative study of remedies.
  7. It supports systematic prescribing.
  8. It aids in difficult and obscure cases.
  9. It improves precision of remedy selection.
  10. It complements Materia Medica study.

##Prescribing on the basis of constitution and keynote symptoms

  1. Constitution represents general makeup of the patient.
  2. It includes physical and mental traits.
  3. Constitutional prescribing aims at deep cure.
  4. Keynote symptoms are striking and characteristic.
  5. Keynotes help in quick remedy selection.
  6. Keynotes must be confirmed by totality.
  7. Constitution helps in chronic cases.
  8. Keynotes help in acute cases.
  9. Both require careful verification.
  10. Both are based on individualization.

Different Homoeopathic Software and Hompath

  1. Various homoeopathic software are used for repertorisation.
  2. They contain digital repertories.
  3. They assist in rapid analysis.
  4. Hompath is a repertory software.
  5. It contains standard repertorial databases.
  6. It allows fast repertorisation.
  7. It provides remedy ranking.
  8. It supports remedy comparison.
  9. It stores patient records.
  10. It assists but does not replace judgment.

Totality of symptoms according to Boenninghausen

  1. Totality is formed by combining incomplete symptoms.
  2. Each symptom has location → sensation → modality → concomitant.
  3. All components are equally important.
  4. Concomitants are highly valued.
  5. Generalization of modalities is permitted.
  6. Mental symptoms are used when available.
  7. Objective symptoms are important.
  8. Few symptoms can represent the whole case.
  9. Totality reflects disease as a whole.
  10. It is useful in scanty symptom cases.

Analysis of symptoms according to Kent

  1. Analysis means understanding nature of symptoms.
  2. Mental symptoms are analyzed first.
  3. Emotional symptoms are given priority.
  4. Physical generals are analyzed next.
  5. Particulars are analyzed later.
  6. Common symptoms are excluded.
  7. Peculiar symptoms are emphasized.
  8. Subjective symptoms are valued more.
  9. Pathological symptoms are least valued.
  10. Analysis leads to correct evaluation.

Homoeopathic software Hompath

  1. Hompath is a computer-based repertory tool.
  2. It includes multiple repertories.
  3. It allows quick rubric selection.
  4. It provides repertorial charts.
  5. It ranks remedies numerically.
  6. It helps in follow-up management.
  7. It stores long-term case records.
  8. It reduces manual errors.
  9. It saves time in practice.
  10. It supports repertorial accuracy.

Prescribing symptoms

  1. Prescribing symptoms are characteristic symptoms.
  2. They individualize the patient.
  3. They are uncommon and striking.
  4. They include mental symptoms.
  5. They include physical generals.
  6. They include peculiar particulars.
  7. They reflect disturbed vital force.
  8. They guide remedy selection.
  9. They exclude common symptoms.
  10. They form the basis of totality.

Conceptual image of Boenicke

  1. Conceptual image refers to remedy picture formation.
  2. It is based on characteristic symptoms.
  3. It emphasizes basic and determinative symptoms.
  4. It helps in understanding remedy essence.
  5. It supports differentiation of remedies.
  6. It aids in accurate prescription.
  7. It focuses on practical utility.
  8. It avoids unnecessary details.
  9. It strengthens remedy selection.
  10. It complements repertorial work.

Basic and determinative symptoms of Boenicke

  1. Basic symptoms represent general nature of remedy.
  2. They are common to many cases.
  3. Determinative symptoms are characteristic.
  4. They individualize the remedy.
  5. They are peculiar and striking.
  6. They guide final remedy choice.
  7. Basic symptoms provide background.
  8. Determinative symptoms confirm similimum.
  9. Both are needed for clarity.
  10. They help in remedy differentiation.

Scope of Homoeopathic Repertory in study of H.M.M. and therapeutics

  1. It links Materia Medica with practice.
  2. It helps in therapeutic application.
  3. It allows comparative study of remedies.
  4. It aids in selection of similimum.
  5. It reduces memorization difficulty.
  6. It supports logical therapeutics.
  7. It helps in acute prescribing.
  8. It helps in chronic prescribing.
  9. It improves clinical confidence.
  10. It strengthens scientific homoeopathy.

Importance of totality of symptoms in Repertorisation

  1. Totality represents complete disease picture.
  2. It includes characteristic symptoms only.
  3. It reflects disturbed vital force.
  4. It is the basis of similimum.
  5. It guides correct repertorial work.
  6. It prevents partial prescribing.
  7. It ensures individualization.
  8. It improves accuracy of results.
  9. It avoids mechanical selection.
  10. It is essential before prescription.

Classical Method of Repertorisation

  1. Classical repertorisation is based on the principle of individualization.
  2. It begins with complete case taking including mental, physical, and particular symptoms.
  3. Emphasis is given to characteristic symptoms rather than common symptoms.
  4. Totality of symptoms is formed before consulting the repertory.
  5. Symptoms are analyzed to understand their true meaning.
  6. Symptoms are evaluated according to their importance.
  7. Proper rubrics are selected from a standard repertory.
  8. Remedies obtained are compared and graded.
  9. Final remedy is confirmed by Materia Medica.
  10. Prescription follows homoeopathic philosophy and not mechanical method.

Role of Keynote Symptoms in Prescribing Homoeopathic Remedy

  1. Keynote symptoms are striking, uncommon, and characteristic symptoms.
  2. They represent the individuality of the remedy.
  3. They help in quick selection of the indicated remedy.
  4. Useful especially in acute and emergency cases.
  5. They assist in differentiating closely related remedies.
  6. They reflect the essence of the drug action.
  7. Keynotes should not be used alone without confirmation.
  8. Overreliance may lead to partial or suppressive cure.
  9. They are best applied with totality of symptoms.
  10. Clinical judgment is essential while using keynote symptoms.

Scope of Homoeopathic Software in Repertorisation

  1. Homoeopathic software enables rapid repertorisation.
  2. It provides access to multiple repertories simultaneously.
  3. It reduces manual calculation errors.
  4. It allows easy comparison of remedies.
  5. Case records can be stored and retrieved.
  6. Useful in teaching and learning repertory.
  7. Saves time in busy clinical practice.
  8. Helps in analysis and follow-up of cases.
  9. Supports evidence-based homoeopathic practice.
  10. Software is only an aid and not a substitute for physician’s skill.

Kent vs Boenninghausen on Value of Mental Symptoms

  1. Kent gave highest importance to mental symptoms.
  2. According to Kent, mind reflects the deepest disturbance.
  3. Mental generals guide the entire case in Kent’s method.
  4. Kent discouraged prescription without mental symptoms in chronic cases.
  5. Boenninghausen considered mental symptoms as part of totality.
  6. He accepted cases without clear mental symptoms.
  7. Boenninghausen emphasized concomitants and modalities.
  8. Kent opposed generalization of mental symptoms.
  9. Boenninghausen allowed generalization of modalities.
  10. Both aimed at finding similimum with different approaches.

Scope of Clinical Repertory in Homoeopathic Prescribing and Care in Its Use

  1. Clinical repertories are arranged according to diseases or organs.
  2. Useful in acute and pathological cases.
  3. Helpful when individual symptoms are few.
  4. Assists beginners in clinical practice.
  5. Saves time in emergency conditions.
  6. Remedies are based on clinical experience.
  7. Individualization should not be ignored.
  8. Routine prescribing should be avoided.
  9. Remedy selection must be confirmed by Materia Medica.
  10. Excess use may lead to pathological prescribing.

Importance of Analysis and Evaluation in Analytic Method of Repertorisation

  1. Analysis means understanding the nature of symptoms.
  2. Evaluation means assigning proper value to symptoms.
  3. Helps to separate characteristic from common symptoms.
  4. Prevents giving equal importance to all symptoms.
  5. Mental and physical generals are evaluated higher.
  6. Peculiar symptoms receive maximum importance.
  7. Pathological symptoms are given least importance.
  8. Proper analysis ensures correct rubric selection.
  9. Proper evaluation avoids mechanical repertorisation.
  10. Both ensure correct totality and similimum selection.