Essentials of Repertorization

ESSENTIALS OF REPERTORISATION- Dr. S.K Tiwari

As the name suggests, this book is actually an essential of Repertorisaton for students; a very useful and informative book on the subject of Repertorisaton.

What is a Repertory? Why are even Repertories required? So, It is an index to materia medica, to find in the shortest time the desired drug and for this, knowledge of different repertories are required, for this we require all the information collectively at one place, this book solves that problem and you don’t have to worry where to look for this information, it’s right here in minimum bucks!

According to Dr. Murphy this is an insightful, resourceful and practical guide to the vast subject of repertory. Repertory is a major subject and one has to study it deeply, this book bestows a new direction to the students to study various repertories on one platform.

The book delineates the philosophy, plan, and construction of the three foremost cardinal repertories of- Boenninghausen, Boger, and Kent. Compiled in a very easy format the book demonstrates well the method of using various repertories in different types of cases.

For easy understanding cases are solved under each repertory giving the idea as to how to solve the case according to that particular repertory. As also said by Dr. George Vithoulkas “I find it useful and all round informative book on the subject of Repertorisaton.” Covering topics like history of evolution of repertories, methods and techniques of Repertorisaton, steps of repertorisation, case taking method by different stalwarts, this precious book contains all. Apart from the foremost repertories the book also enunciates about early repertories such as of Jahr’s, Lippe’s, Knerr’s, Gentry’s. Information on modern repertories like as Complete, Synthetic, and Synthesis has been put forward too. Wondering if it encompasses card and computer repertories, well the answer is Yes! The book also portrays Organon related topics like anamnesis, constitution, susceptibility, temperament, and diathesis. A very beneficial chapter on Comparative Study of 3 basic repertories has been embraced.

A Great book for final year BHMS undergraduates, Postgraduates as well as for various competitive Examinations. One really cannot do without this book!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The author Dr. Shashi Kant Tiwari, DMS (Kolkata) Dip in NIH, MD Hom., is a senior professor and guide and former Principal of Fr Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore.

He is an authority in Homeopathy so much so his name is synonymous with Homeopathy in Mangalore. Having worked at Fr Muller for almost 25 years, he has set up a Homeopathic clinic in Jyothi in Mangalore. He is both a good teacher and prescriber. For several years he has been teaching the subject of repertorisation. His experience as a teacher is reflected in this book and hence makes it valuable.