Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released the Standard Treatment Workflows (STW) volume III, for use by physicians at all levels of public healthcare. Problems associated with irrational use of medicines, over and under-diagnosis, and poor referral practices can be addressed appropriately with the help of such STW.

Prof Vinod K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog released the book ICMR Standard Treatment Workflows – Volume III on 54 conditions under 11 specialities and also a mobile app. Prof Balram Bhargava, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, ICMR and Payden, Deputy Representative to World Health Organization (WHO) Country office to India were present on this occasion.

ICMR has released Volume-I with 53 conditions and Volume - II with 18 conditions in 2019 and 2022 respectively. With growing new scientific evidence and rising healthcare costs, healthcare providers regularly require simple standard treatment guidelines, workflows and reference manuals. The latest STWs will help in implementing it effectively at all levels with a focus on quality healthcare.