Vol 1 Issue. 1 ■ November 2012 PhysicianThe Journal of The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin In this Edition ... Challenges for the National Health Service Early Results of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) Protocol in Orthopaedic Surgery Assessing Cardiovascular Safety in the Development of New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus A Review of Travel-associated Diarrhoeal Illnesses Practical Pain Management in Older People CONTENTS Contents Vol. 1 Issue 1 ■ November 2012 PhysicianThe Journal of The British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin Editor in Chief Ramesh Mehta MD, FRCP, FRCPCH, FHEA, DCH Editor Parag Singhal MD, MPhil, FRCP Managing Director Buddhdev Pandya MBE EDITORS NOTES ........................................................................... 6
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