MP CHO -2019 (Shift-2)
General Knowledge
Easy

With which country is the All India Institute of Ayurveda collaborating on Ayurveda and Modern Medicine?

Appeared in: MP CHO -2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

  • The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has a formal collaboration with Western Sydney University in Australia.
  • The primary goal of this partnership is to conduct joint research and offer training programs that integrate Ayurveda with modern medical science.
  • This initiative seeks to validate Ayurvedic treatments through rigorous clinical trials, making them more evidence-based.
  • The collaboration supports the promotion of integrative and holistic healthcare models.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option A: While India and Russia have collaborations in various sectors, the specific partnership mentioned in the question for integrating Ayurveda and modern medicine is not with Russia.
  • Option B: Japan is not the country that has partnered with the All India Institute of Ayurveda for this specific initiative on integrative medicine research and training.
  • Option C: Israel is not the collaborating country for this particular program. India's collaboration with Israel is prominent in areas like defense, agriculture, and water technology.

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Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain International collaboration in traditional and modern medicine as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • A nurse's primary responsibility is patient safety. When a patient uses traditional remedies like Ayurveda alongside modern medicine, the nurse must assess for potential herb-drug interactions.
  • What if? A patient on warfarin for atrial fibrillation starts taking turmeric supplements for joint pain. The nurse must recognize the increased bleeding risk and immediately notify the physician to review the patient's coagulation profile (INR) and medications.
  • Patient education is a key nursing role. Nurses should advise patients to always inform their healthcare providers about any herbal or traditional medicines they are taking to prevent adverse events.
How to Approach the Question
  • This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge and current affairs in the healthcare sector.
  • First, identify the key institution mentioned: 'All India Institute of Ayurveda' (AIIA).
  • Next, identify the core subject of the question: 'collaboration on Ayurveda and Modern Medicine'.
  • Recall or deduce the specific international partner involved in this initiative.
  • Evaluate the given options (Russia, Japan, Israel, Australia) and select the country known for this specific partnership.
  • If unsure, try to eliminate options based on known international collaborations in other fields.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: International collaboration in traditional and modern medicine.
  • Stem keywords: All India Institute of Ayurveda, collaboration, Ayurveda, Modern Medicine
  • Lead-in keywords: With which country

Question ID

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