Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
Leprosy Training Module for Medical Officers
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Prevention of Disabilities ( POD )<br />
Why POD is critical …<br />
<strong>Leprosy</strong><br />
Disability<br />
Preventable<br />
Social<br />
Stigma<br />
The Objectives of POD are :<br />
1. Prevention of development of Primary<br />
Disability.<br />
2. If the patient suffers from Primary<br />
Disability at diagnosis, then<br />
- To improve Primary Disability<br />
- To stop the worsening of Primary to<br />
Secondary Disability<br />
3. If the patient has already developed<br />
Secondary Disability, then<br />
- To ensure that proper management of<br />
Secondary disability is done to<br />
prevent any structural damage.<br />
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