@article {2, title = {Blessing of Knowledge-Based Empathy to Engender Prudent Prescriber}, journal = {Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {December 2019}, pages = {58-59}, type = {Editorial}, chapter = {58}, abstract = {

{\textquotedblleft}It is the patient who carries the burden of illness, but the compassionate physician shares that burden, lifting it when possible and lightening it when that is all that can be done. This sharing of the burden has always been the hallmark of the medical profession{\textquotedblright}.[1]

The American University of Antigua, College of Medicine{\textquoteright}s Admissions Committee and a few others fells that compassion, strong work ethic, professionalism, knowledge, confidence, humility, passion, empathy, being humane, respectfulness and thoroughness are indispensable prerequisites for a good physician to master.[2,3] Physicians require to own comprehensive and up to date medical knowledge that can be revoked at the drop of a hat.2 Updating medical doctors{\textquoteright} knowledge regularly is an essential necessity, as medical science is changing and progressing, especially the field of pharmacological intervention.[2,4-6] Hereafter, could argue against their acquired knowledge through undergraduate studies.[2] Henceforward, acquisitions and updating knowledge is a fundamental prerequisite to a good physician.[7-9]

}, keywords = {Nil}, doi = {10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.15}, author = {Mainul Haque} } @article {16, title = {Internet Addiction a Global Concern: A Cross-Sectional Appraisal amongst Imminent Medical Doctors of National Defence University of Malaysia}, journal = {Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {December 2019}, pages = {75-79}, type = {Research Article}, chapter = {75}, abstract = {

Background: Recent evolution in terms of technology and availability of the internet has brought several innovations that made work and access to information straightforward. Nonetheless, the danger of pathological internet addiction and its adverse consequences are frightening. Objectives: The primary goal of this research is to determine the level of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students at National Defence University, Malaysia. Methods: A structured questionnaire comprising of section A consisting of student demographic information and section B made up of Dr. Kimberly Young{\textquoteright}s 20 items internet addiction test (IAT) in 5-point Likert{\textquoteright}s scale. Internet addiction scores were classified based on Young{\textquoteright}s scale. Results: The response rate obtained from this study was 89.6\%. Out of the 224 respondents, only 4 (1.8\%) were found to be regular internet users, 98 (43.8\%) were established to be mild addicts, 110 (49.1\%) were moderate addicts and finally, 12 (5.4\%) were severe internet addicts. There was a statistically significant difference in the mean internet addiction score between males and females, with males having higher ratings. Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction among undergraduate medical students is high and needs to be controlled. As such, the use of the internet at colleges and universities may need to be regulated.

}, keywords = {Apprehension, Compulsion, Dependence, Gadgets, Internet, Medical Student, Smart Phone, Technology, Young{\textquoteright}s Internet Addiction Scale}, doi = {10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.19}, author = {Mainul Haque and Abdullahi Rabiu Abubakar and Isa Naina-Mohamed and Nurfarhana Binti Saidin and Nadia Iman Khairul Azhar} } @article {20, title = {Promote Healthy Emotions in Your Child}, journal = {Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Community Medicine}, volume = {5}, year = {2019}, month = {December 2019}, pages = {60-62}, type = {Review Article }, chapter = {60}, abstract = {

Emotional development starts at an early age. This development is significant that it facilitates the children who are in preschool and assist their interaction with others. Indeed, emotional development expedites the overall development of children both in social and intellectual ways. This article aims at conceptualizing developmental mechanisms that promote healthy emotions in children. In a nutshell, views of this article indicate that fostering emotional health in children by using the knowledge about wellness that can shape your healthy life.

}, keywords = {Encourage, Feelings, Frame of mind, Good, Kid, Mental, Physical, Silhouette, Youngster}, doi = {10.5530/jppcm.2019.4.16}, author = {Vidya Bhagat and Mainul Haque and Rohayah Husain} }