Essays on Trauma

Research Problem/Question: The researchers had based their research on the argument that experience of race or ethnicity discrimination could be directly linked with negative psychological consequences. However, the researcher had maintained that “non-white people” which include people from Asian, African and other ethnicities (other than US, Europe) could have higher rates of PTSD- posttraumatic stress disorder. However, there was no sufficient research whether this relation was tested for a population which was racially diverse and was not exposed to any particular distressing situation (Pieterse, Carter, Evans, & Walter, 2010).

The researches had decided to test the ...

Gliosis, a process of neural scarring, is considered to be the characteristic feature of neuronal degeneration (Holtman C). Research across last few decades has shown conflicting results with respect to gliosis being present or absent in schizophrenic brains.

A couple of decades ago, Stevens and colleagues reported gliosis in approximately 70% of their schizophrenic brain cases (Stevens, 1982). Around the same time, some other research by Roessmann showed that gliosis injury to the brain resulting in schizophrenia can occur as early as the 20th week of intrauterine life (Roessman, 1986). In a separate research, Roberts GW concluded that injury to ...

Introduction

Spinal cord injuries impede the ability of the spinal cord to neural messages to other parts of the body. These injuries are frequently caused by an injury to the vertebrae that causes pressure, tearing or severing to the spinal cord in such a manner so as to affect the spinal cord functions. . In some cases, this damage may be caused by physical trauma, in others it may be the result of disease or congenital birth defects. . According to the Foundation for Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Care & Cure in the year, 2009 there were approximately 259,000 people in the ...

Denise, Lemke(2007) Sympathetic Storming After Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Critical Care Nurse 2007;27;30-37 Brain injury is very common in traumatically injured people. They sometimes require sedation and intubation to reduce the brains workload. They could be restless and agitated in association with signs and symptoms like posturing, tachycardia, fever, diaphoresis, hypertension, papillary dilatation, tachypnea and hyperthermia. This is referred to as sympathetic storming. It is seen in about 1/3rd of comatose patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Sympathetic storming could occur within a day post injury and could last up to weeks afterwards. It is thought ...

Introduction

- The Thoracic outlet condition is a complication which affects the blood vessels and nerves which are found in the thoracic outlet. - The thoracic outlet, which is one of the most sensitive and delicate parts in the human body contains tissues and bones. - During compression of the blood vessels, muscles and nerves in this part of the body, there is a pain in the neck and shoulder that is experienced by the affected person and is simply due to compression of the first rib and the collarbone. - There are often several types of Thoracic outlet ...

Slide 2 – Introduction

Trauma in pregnancy is one of the key contributors to maternal and fetal mortality. The potential impediments include maternal injury or death, internal hemorrhage, shock, direct fetal injury, intrauterine fetal demise, uterine rupture and abruptio placentae. The leading causes of obstetric trauma are motor vehicle accidents, assaults, falls, gunshots, and ensuing injuries. Ensuing injuries are classified as pelvic fractures, or penetrating trauma, and blunt abdominal trauma. The assessments and managements aspects of obstetric trauma are distinctive to pregnancy, while initial evaluation and resuscitation is always being directed maternally. If maternal stability is established, then vigilant evaluation of fetal well-being ...

Workers from California for the largest population of the US workers approximated at 14.7 million. The Workers Compensation Act mandates workers compensation. The program is one among some comprehensive State compensation programs and it is applicable to all employees. Under the Act, every employer is required to obtain an insurance care for workers compensation.

Coverage of the Injured

Under Article XIV, section of four of the Constitution the state has came up with the intention of its people to have a workers’ compensation Act. The legislature is responsible for enforcing any legal issue concerning workers compensation. These compensations cater for injuries and death regardless ...

Henry Wright in his main argument “Do they work, or do they just discourage employees from reporting injuries” about the latest memorandum of OSHA’s fire preventive program is quite compelling and inspirational (Wright, 2012). However, the issue he has tackled is too broad to discuss on details. Mainly, the preventive programs have an existing policy and some of these regulations are not strictly implemented in a company. There is a sizeable chance that employees are not aware of the content of the programs and misunderstand the entire rules of the policy.

First, the article mentions the latest memorandum of ...

What is Stretching?

Stretching is done before beginning an exercise routine or sports game to primarily improve the range of motion of the joints and muscles. It is a preparatory activity to stimulate neurological awareness and to increase blood flow to the muscles. Stretching is also done after the exercise routine to cool down the muscles and joints and as a form of recovery and regeneration from a physical activity (Manocchia, 2008).

Types of Stretching

There are many kinds of stretching such as passive, dynamic, ballistic, static, contract-relax and resistance stretching. Each of these kinds of stretching uses different techniques and are believed to impact the muscles in a ...

Feelings of Overwhelming Shame/Unworthiness

Introduction Combat related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder causing feelings of overwhelming shame and unworthiness in part, underscore the growing incidents of military suicides in the United States. According to the Associated Press of America “Suicides in the U.S. military surged to a record 349 last year, far exceeding American combat deaths in Afghanistan, and some private experts are predicting the dark trend will worsen this year (2013).” These figures reveal 11 to 20 percent of every 100 veterans of both Iraq and Afghanistan suffer PTSD. These figures also provide an over representation of female soldiers who not only experience ...

The Rotator Cuff - Overview

As defined in the article “Rotator Cuff Injury and Inflammation” the rotator cuff is in the shoulder joint, and comprises four muscles called: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, and Teres minor respectively. They are illustrated in Figure 1 below, reproduced from the same article: (Reproduced from “Rotator Cuff Injury and Inflammation”) As described in the referenced article, these muscles function together to help the movement of the shoulder joint and stabilise it.

Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention of Rotator Cuff Injuries

According to Wedro and Stöppler (Ed.) in their article “Rotator Cuff Disorders” (n.d.), the usual cause of a problem ...

2 Discussions

Hemineglect also referred to as hemiagnosia, hemispatial neglect or spatial neglect is an attention deficit syndrome that results because of an earlier acquired brain injury (Vleet, DeGutis, Dabit and Chiu, 2014). This is normally the case with 67% of all individuals with right-hemisphere brain damage (Vleet, DeGutis, Dabit and Chiu, 2014). The neglect is a compilation of similar spatial and non-spatial concentration deficits, which result after injury to the interconnected cortical or sub-cortical areas (Vleet, DeGutis, Dabit and Chiu, 2014). Patients will thus not be able to be aware of anything that exists in that neglected space.

Symptoms of ...

There are many injuries that occur as a result of accidents or violence. Workplace accident is an example of an injury cause. Workplace accident refers to any accident that occurs in the cause of a person’s work. An example of a workplace accident is a third degree burns obtained when a conveyor belt explodes during startup causing a fire in the asphalt plant part of a company. Statistics have indicated that more than 27 million working days are lost almost each year due to third degree burns at work.

This proves that these incidents have serious repercussions.Health and safety executive (HSE) aims at reducing the ...

Many people who suffer from a substance addiction also suffer from a mental health problem at the same time and the difficulties they are faced with far outweigh the effects of either alone. Often, only one of the two problems is identified and that depends on the primary problems treated where the diagnosis is given and which problem is most prominent. When one of the problems is severe it may eclipse the other problems the individual is suffering from.

Although one problem may be considered primary and the rest secondary, this does not mean that the individual isn’t experiencing serious ...

Introduction

Korrane in the article “The Role of the Long-Term Acute Care Hospital” discusses the complexity that defines long-term health care where patients present themselves with a wide range of system failures, organ transplant complications, trauma brain injuries, acquired brain injuries and complex wounds. These failures do not just require a need to be treated to facilitate normal physiologic functioning but also hold a significant concern for the patient’s survival. Korrane notes that the most challenging aspect is to monitor a host of dysfunctions of the vital body organs and implement the most reliable techniques to help the patient regain a normal life.

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It is evident from the SPSS data, that the number of observations that are being used in this paper is 51. The descriptive statistics of the various factors that are being considered tell us a lot about the situation of the company. However, without the inferential statistic testing, it will be very difficult for the observers to make claims about any issues that can be seen by looking at the descriptive or raw data.

The summary of the descriptive statistics tell us that over the 12 months period, there has been a great variation in the number of the employees in ...

Massachusetts trial courts consist of seven departments whose aim is to offer fair administration of justice. In any working environment, injuries from accidents may occur that may result to emotional, financial and physical stress. When injuries occur, questions may be raised on what next step should be taken when this happens. The general rule states that provided the injury occurs in the workplace that is an accident that should be covered under the worker's compensation.

In this specific case study, Mrs. K is limited to workers compensation as stated in the electronic code of federal regulations(eCFR) in ( ...

Malpractice actions can only proceed once basic requirements contained T.C.A. § 29-26-115 has been met. Firstly, the burden of prove is upon the claimant to provide the standard of professional practice within the community which defendant practices. As a claimant, therefore, prove that I am well vast with the standards of professional practices that should have upheld at the time when the injury was committed. I will also prove that defendant failed to act with reasonable in light of the aforementioned professional standard. It will also be important for me to prove that defendant acted with less care than what ...

Wounds, whether due to lacerations or incisions, disrupt the integrity of the skin as the body’s first line of defense against infections. Blood vessels are similarly injured resulting in bleeding and significant bleeding if large blood vessels are involved. Hence, wounds must be managed promptly to promote hemostasis, prevent infection, maintain normal body function, and achieve the best cosmetic results (Pfenninger & Fowler, 2010). The method of wound closure is an important consideration as certain methods are better suited for specific types of wounds. There are various procedures employed in closing wounds, namely suturing, skin stapling, taping, ...

Introduction

Posttraumatic stress disorder afflicts large swaths of the US defense forces. The problem is increasing due to multiple deployments of American forces. While the Department of Defense (DoD) and the US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) are taking steps to mitigate the dangers posed by PTSD on American society, greater synergy and collaboration can be instituted. While the percentage of service personnel afflicted from PTSD is huge, care must be taken to separate those claiming disabilities purely from the economical viewpoint.

Thesis Statement

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) needs to be tackled with greater synergy and collaboration between the DoD and VA, ...

That accidents happen in the workplace because of negligible acts by the company and its employees is without a doubt. However, sometimes accidents are purely unpredictable and can happen even in the most careful of setups. Research has indicated that fatigue is one of the main causes of catastrophes that occur in the workplace. When an individual is fatigued, they are more likely to cause injuries because their thinking ability is considerably reduced. It results from the lack of sleep or too much workload. Fatigue makes an employee vulnerable to dangerous injuries around the office (Biddle, 2009). Research has indicated ...

- Pickens, Therí. A. (2014, Jun. 6). In "It's a Jungle Out There:" Blackness and Disability in Monk. Retrieved Month. 7, Year, from http://dsq-sds.org/article/view/3391/3269

- (Year, Month. Day ). In PTSD and Panic Attacks - Topic Overview. (chap. Anxiety & Panic DisoPTSD and Panic Attacks - Topic Overview) Retrieved Jun. 7, 2014, from http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/tc/ptsd-and-pan

This article specifically focuses on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD include chest pain, increased heart rate, difficulty in breathing, nausea, etc. the treatment includes various relaxation therapy, behavioral modification and medication.

- Haynes, Natalie (2012, May. 29). In Natalie Haynes's guide to TV detectives: #10 – Adrian Monk. Retrieved Jun. 7, 2014, from http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradio

In this article, Natalie gives a complete guide of the show and takes 10 points to describe the character’s demography, behavior and medical conditions. She shows interest in obsessive compulsive behavior of Monk and how it affects the life of a detective troubled by difficult cases. His assistants are also depicted in the article. Many other attractions of the show include the mysteries, phobias and catchphrases.

- Brewington, Emily.. (2013, May 1). Case Study: Adrian Monk. Prezi.

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Reforming the health care system needs feasible and achievable prevention approaches. An all-inclusive health care reform plan that focuses on equity, prevention and transforming the community environments can greatly ease the financial and social burden linked with treating injuries and illnesses. The first prevention approach involves community health programs.

Community-based health care programs play major roles in improving health by preventing injuries and diseases and, hence, enhancing the quality of life. Since important and vibrant interrelationships exist at multiple levels of personal, environmental, institutional and policy health determinants, community health programs are likely to succeed in making the ...

After viewing these data sets about the leading causes of injury deaths in the United States between the ages of 1 and 24 years, I noticed that, unintentional motor vehicle traffic accidents cause the highest number of injuries and deaths among most of the age sets. The statistics show that since children between one and four years get little exposure to traffic, motor vehicle traffic accidents to do not cause much of the injuries for them. However, as children grow up and start moving out of the home settings without the guidance of their parents, they get exposed to ...

1. Based on the psychological model of abnormal behavior, Anh is diagnosed with clinical depression. He suffers from sadness, loneliness, and worries about what is happening around him. Anh also admits that he does not have close friends and does not have anyone to talk about his emotional problems. From the mentioned symptoms, the most suitable therapy is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). One mainstream source for cognitive-behavior theory is Cognitive Theory (CT) advanced by Aaron Beck. The main characteristic of depression when a subject continuously see things around him in a dysfunctional manner. According to (Brown & Barlow, 2011), human beings have ...

Humanity offers the unexpected in life. With the infection with PTSD, people get shined down from their normal state of mind. Post-traumatic stress disorder takes over a person’s life. PTSD is mostly common among the returning soldiers/Veterans. In this case, Caleb is a good example. Though, from the current research the disease is spreading and affecting family members such as kids and the spouse. For example, Brannan. They show the same symptoms over time.

I agree that PTSD causes amygdala attack making the patients to be over reactive to situations, interpreting it as a potential danger. Such situation could cause stress ...

Virginia Woolf's novel, Mrs. Dalloway, is considered by most to be a baffling read. This is partly because the novelist, Woolf, experiments with the technique of connecting the character's internal and external dialogues in the text. This is quite obvious in the author's characterization of Mrs. Dalloway or Clarissa, the protagonist of the novel, and Septimus. Many critics contend that both of these characters are a doubles. This idea, of course, comes from the “Introduction to the Random House edition of her novel” which states that, “‘Septimus, who later is intended to be her [that ...

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in civilians vs. military

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the main psychological challenge affecting veterans. According to Gaylord, Holcomb and Zolezzi (2009), up to thirty percent of combat veterans suffer from PTSD. In addition, up to 20 percent non-injured war veterans suffer from PTSD (Gaylord, Holcomb, & Zolezzi, 2009). With respect to civilians, victims of burns are more susceptible to PTSD than others. However, it is evident that PTSD is more common in military personnel than civilians.

Personality Disorders (PDs)

These are mental disorders that occur following maladaptive cognition, inner experience, and behaviors, manifested across many spheres and contradict societally acceptable behaviors (Kreger, 2008). These disorders develop ...

Eyewitness has gain support and emphasis in the corridors of justice today. However, it is not wise to rely entirely on their testimonies because at times misidentification is common. Lots of research has been done on this topic which is so controversial based on how reliable human memory is, factors influencing eyewitness at that time of event and possible factors that can distort the eyewitness perspectives.

One factor that has proven to be influencing eyewitness is the task of identifying faces. Difficulties arise from encoding of faces. Some faces are identical and it will be difficult for a person to ...

The article titled Skin shedding and tissue regeneration in African spiny mice by Ashley W. Seifert, Stephen G. Kiama, Megan G. Seifert, Jacob R. Goheen, Todd M. Palmer and Malcolm Maden was printed in one of the September’s issue of The Nature in 2012.The article is dedicated to African spiny mice and a new feature discovered by the group of scientists. It appears that mice possess skin autonomy. It is the first case of such feature in Mammalia. According to the experiment, scientist tore the mice’s skin to confirm their discovery. After a skin loss, hair follicle regeneration as ...

Pulmonary contusion (PC) is a common consequence of blunt trauma to the chest. PC occurs in 30-75% of cases of chest trauma, and in many cases this is further complicated by severe bone injuries of the chest wall. Despite much research into the subject, mortality and morbidity has not significantly improved in the past three decades. Advances in imaging have similarly failed to have any impact on outcomes.

The consequences of PC are manifold and include both local and systemic effects. Some of the local effects are: laceration of lung tissue, hemorrhage-filled alveoli, reduced compliance, increase in shunt fraction leading ...

The collision between Davis and Esposito which resulted to an injury is referred to as the tort of negligence. The collision led to physical harm to Esposito and left her with a permanent physical impairment. This was after she was knocked down to the ground, an action that was unintentional and yet the incident could be predicted. Under the tenets of the tort of negligence, Davis is accountable for negligence and needs to provide remedies for the injuries sustained by Esposito.

A close examination of the circumstances of this case reveals that there were three basic elements which indicate that ...

- The human nervous system may be categorized into two divisions namely PNS and CNS. The nervous system has three broad functions which include sensing changes in the body as well as within outside environment; interpreting changes as well as establishing suitable response depending on reflexes, current conditions and experiences; and responding to interpretation through initiating action by glandular secretions (Paxinos, 2010). The PNS link the spinal cord and brain with receptors, glands, and muscles.

- Nerve impulse or action potential is an electrical signal which travels along the neuron resulting from entry of ions into neuron and altering ...

Rules and procedures of civil litigation are the same from state to state

The most common method of resolving civil disputes is settlement.

Arbitration is a form of settlement.

A litigation paralegal often appears in court.

Litigation paralegals often rely on form books and form files.

Woo buys a new automobile. While driving the care home from the dealership, the brakes fail, the car crashes and Woo is seriously injured. Woo retains the law firm of

Kraft and Molina and they file a law suit claiming damages for these injuries. Brady works as a paralegal in that firm. In the law suit, Kraft and Molina are the plaintiff. True or False?

Woo buys a new automobile. While ...

Life, it is said, is best taken ‘one step at a time.’ There is a reason this aphorism is so ingrained in our language and culture; our ability to walk, to move forward, is highly dependent on the health of our feet. We must do whatever we can to take care of ourselves, especially this incredibly important part of us, in order to maintain the quality of life that allows us to reach our full potential.

One of the biggest dangers people face when dealing with podiatric health is diabetes; I have had experiences with diabetes in my family and ...

Describe the business? What do they do?

Riverside Electric, Inc. is reportedly a full service electric contractor that allegedly provides professional lighting solutions to diverse types of business organizations . According to its official website, the list of services include: lighting management programs; on-call services; Green Technology; Photometric Study; generator sales, installation and services; and electrical services . Being a full service electrical contractor, the organization boast of offering diverse electrical services from installation, maintenance, to repair. Likewise, their pricing strategy was disclosed to be competitive and could fit the budget of those who aimed to avail any of the needed services. Specifically, the organization itemized the following service options: ...

The 46-year-old female patient reports pain and discomfort in her right ankle. Because she can still bear her weight on the ankle, it is possible to conclude it is not fractured. The most likely cause is strenuous physical activity, which resulted in an ankle sprain. Other diagnoses I should take in account include Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and calcaneal spur because they can all be triggered by physical trauma (Seller & Symons, 2012).

When collecting the patient’s medical history, it is important to focus on previous athletic injuries and previous instances of painful joints because that ...

PATIENT PROFILE

A 29 year old female Caucasian who has a 7-month history of heavy irregular menses, a 5-pound weight gain, constipation and history of decreased energy

SUBJECTIVE

There is a family history of thyroid disease in the patient's mother (Nissenson, A. R., 2009). Moreover, from the physical examination, the patient is overweight with a body mass index of 26.09 kg/m/m. Computed Tomography also shows enlargement of the thyroid gland without the presence of any nodule.

OBJECTIVE

Thyroid function test which includes serum thyrotropin concentrations and ; thyroxine, resin triiodothyronine uptake; free thyroxine index (FTI), Thyroxine, Thyroid stimulating Hormone are all serum parameters that are measured. clinical ...

Introduction

Human beings have a certain threshold within which they can withstand stressful and traumatic situations. When this threshold is surpassed, then they develop psychiatric conditions. Post traumatic syndrome is one of the resultant problems in this case. In light of current research, physical abuse, emotional problems, child abuse, environmental toxins, extended combat and terrorism are some of the main causes of this syndrome. Post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a recurrent disorder. This is a syndrome that people develop after experiencing aberrantly distressing, traumatic and threatening events. This is a psychological issue that has been present in the world for a long time. Psychiatrists ...

According to the Federal Trade Commission, the test for unfairness assumes a tripartite approach. Three critical aspects are considered in analysis whether a practise is unfair or not. The paper shall briefly examine the three steps of analysis. Foremost, the substance of the injury is examined. The injury must be substantial in a way as to cause economic, social safety and or a health damage. According to this test, the harm occasioned by the conduct of the market player needs to be substantial enough to occasion an injury to the consumers and that injury must to be against public policy. Secondly, the test ...

Part A discussion

The concept of acculturation describes the process of psychological and cultural change, which results as different cultures come together. Acculturation effects can be observed at multiple levels in the cultures that are interacting. Therefore, this may lead to a phenomenon called acculturative stress. Acculturative stress is essentially the psychological impact as a result of adaptation to a different new culture.

After reviewing articles from Glimpse website, one of the articles that interested me is an article titled “Acculturative Stress: The Experience of the Hispanic Immigrant” by two authors, David W. Smart and Julie F. Smart. The authors of this article demonstrate ...

There are occasions when people tend to forget some of the events in their past. Most of these events are those that occurred during their early childhood. This research seeks to identify some of the factors which lead to forgetting these past memories.

Anon. (2011). An Ever-expanding Quest of Life and Knowledge. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe.

This book analyzes the human development and how the memory develops. It helps in indicating that there are psychological processes which can lead to forgetting of some events in life. This mainly happens with young children.

Bowman, R. (2009). Battle-Ready Moms Raising Battle-Ready Kids. Reba Bowman.

This is a book indicating the tough situations that mothers at times have to go through when trying to mold their ...

Business Law Questions

Business Law Questions

This is the most suitable theory for the partners and the breach of contract. The breach of warranty highlights the damages which are available to the disappointed buyer when the specific seller has breached the article which explicitly stipulates the qualitative warranties. This implies that any buyer who unconditionally allows products that are nonconforming and who also follow the other conditions before he/she recovers the goods has the right to claim warranty.

Consequently, a breach of contract claim exists when the seller fails even to deliver the products when the need arise. This implies that in order ...

The main warranty theory which is best suited for the partners is the breach of warranty theory and the breach of contract. The breach of warranty highlights the damages which are available to the disappointed buyer when the specific seller has breached the article which explicitly stipulates the qualitative warranties. Therefore any buyer who has allowed nonconforming products and follows the other conditions prior to his or her to recover the goods has the right to claim warranty.

On the other hand a breach of contract claim exists when the seller fails even to deliver the products when the need ...

There are occasions when people tend to forget some of the events in their past. Most of these events are those that occurred during their early childhood. This research seeks to identify some of the factors which lead to forgetting these past memories.

Anon. (2011). An Ever-expanding Quest of Life and Knowledge. Motilal Banarsidass Publishe.

This book analyzes the human development and how the memory develops. It helps in indicating that there are psychological processes which can lead to forgetting of some events in life. This mainly happens with young children.

Bowman, R. (2009). Battle-Ready Moms Raising Battle-Ready Kids. Reba Bowman.

This is a book indicating the tough situations that mothers at times have to go through when trying to mold their ...

- In order to increase the resilience of elderly people, I would work with them on several life areas. As self-esteem plays an important part in developing coping mechanisms to enhance resilience, self-esteem building activities should be an important part of the individual’s life. Having a purpose in life is also important for everyone, including the elderly.

Working towards something positive, perhaps that helps others, is a solid way of gaining confidence and being better able to recover after a traumatic life event. Thirdly, a strong social network can really help an individual’s resilience. I would set up groups and activities for ...

Lanza, R P, Robert S. Langer, and Joseph Vacanti. Principles of Tissue Engineering. Burlington, MA: Elsevier Academic Press, 2007.

Ever since its introduction into the market, several people have wondered about the mechanism of action of Apligraf. It is known that Apligraf is a bioengineered skin that helps in speeding up the rate of healing of a wound. However, Lanza, Langer, and Vacanti attest in their book, the mechanism through which Apligraf works to accelerate the rate of healing of a wound is still unknown. However, the authors in the book assert that the acceleration is made possible though the introduction of living cells and growth factors together with cytokines into the wound. The in book, the authors, under the subtitle ...

Risks and Hazards share a very confusing relationship as they are thought to be same by many hence they are used interchangeably. Bit practically, Risks and Hazards are quite different from each other. While a Hazard is defined as the potential for harm to people, property, or the environment; a risk is defined as an estimate of the probability of a hazards-related incident or exposure occurring and the severity of harm or damage that could result (Manuele, p. 111, 2004)

The definitions quite clearly and vividly the difference between these two terms.

In simpler terms while Hazard is a potential danger, risk measures the possibility of how much and how much can the hazard actually harm. ...

Article Review

The article Developing Trauma Training for an Indigenous Community: Hopefully Not Seagulls is written by Gail Green concerning treatment of post traumatic disorders among the aboriginal communities in Australia. The article outlines an empirical model that directs individuals to identify trauma responses and various ways to treat the post-traumatic disorders. Green working with the organization Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTS) seeks to progress in terms of knowledge, policies, and ethical standards promoting treatment of trauma. His model, Conservation of Resources theory, which outlines that, treating stress drains resources, insecurity due to threats and horror, and struggles to ...

Abstract

In the case of Patsy Slone vs. Dollar Inn, the case at hand involves the plaintiff suing the defendant for negligence that caused her an emotional distress on the fear that she could be having the AIDS virus after she was pierced by a needle while being a guest at the defendant’s establishment. This requires a compensation for damage even without evidence that the plaintiff actually contracted the virus. It is evident from the claim that although she did not have the virus, she had suffered greatly from the trauma and fear that she might have contracted the virus. As a result ...

A sports injury I had in college sparked my interest in the field of physical therapy. I was greatly fascinated as my physical therapist evaluated and treated my injury within the span of several weeks. The explanations he gave me about my injury and the techniques he used for treating me brought my imagination to life. They allowed me to visualize everything that was happening inside my body. Every therapy session was a learning experience, such that I decided to take my interest one step further shortly after I recovered from that injury. I volunteered at a physical therapy clinic and right ...

The articles presented examine the emerging phenomenon of specialists proposing clinical responses to traumatic events with a philosophical approach. Eastern meditative therapies have been used for extended lengths of time and are becoming more accepted in some professional circles. The unique ideas of the feminist culture are also making headway into mainstream trauma treatments is crisis centers become more empowerment-based.

The basis of all counseling is to create social awareness and help victims of trauma cope and grow through intervention. Every counselor should have as his or her goal readjustment and function after crisis. According to James (2008), “Creating ...

The medical field to me represents an interesting field with immense possibilities. My journey in the medical field started out with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the Milkins University followed by another degree in clinical laboratory science from the Illinois University. I had made the decision to be part of the medical world after my mother had a brush with cancer. Prior to that, I had weighed several options but none had particularly impressed me. Watching her recover fully and later on become cancer free was proof to me that being involved in the diagnosis, care and treatment of ...

Thomas Davies filed a civil suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County against Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) in august 2001 under Federal Employers' Liability Act, 45 U.S.C. §§ 51-60 (1986) for the injuries that he received during his service as a locomotive engineer for SEPTA. The two issues that were in question are the issue of limitation and local rules for litigation proceedings. Contending SEPTA’s negligence he pleaded that he was not provided a safe work place which is a mandatory prerequisite under the provisions of law. To be very precise Davies put before the court that ...

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a legal term used to describe the death of a human being due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. A suit for wrongful death can only be brought by members of the immediate family, usually the spouse, child, or parent of the deceased. Every state has its own civil statutes that dictate the procedures for a suit of wrongful death. Actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses related to the decedent's death, may be appended to an action for wrongful death.

Elements of a Lawsuit for Wrongful Death

The particular circumstances surrounding the death of a human being ...

Norman Bowker symbolizes the alienation that veterans of the Vietnam War felt within their community, consequently, this alienation illustrates the struggle they faced to be integrated back into the society.

Norman Bowker, a veteran who returns home, feels alienated from the other men in his hometown. “Speaking of Courage” chronicles the alienation and remoteness he feels in his hometown; though a deep desire to tell his story, he refuses to talk to Sally “… there is really nothing he could say to her” (O’Brien 133) as they both come from different worlds, one of war and the other ...

Fire Investigators Roles

Introduction

Fire investigation is a detailed examination of incidences related to fire. Fire investigators usually begin their work to determine the origin and cause of the incident after fire fighters terminate the fire. A fire incident with injuries and deaths require more detailed information than other fires (IAAI, 2010). The scene of the fire is similar to that of other scenes but it provides a different intensity for the fire investigators. Fire investigators must determine the cause of the fire as well as deal with the injuries and fatalities. The investigators should deal with their emotions in such an incident as ...

Trespass is a legal term used to describe a wide range of offences against a property or persons. It refers to when a person or an individual or their property interfere with the property of others without their permission or pre existing terms of agreement. There exist two types of trespasses, criminal and civil trespass. Police, park rangers or sheriffs will enforce criminal trespass while in civil trespass the owner of the damaged property initiates enforcement action in a court to have any damages met for which the trespass may be held responsible. Traditionally some level of intent is required for any type of ...

Introduction

Therapeutic ultrasound is categorically as any form of ultrasonic procedure where ultrasound is used in advancing therapeutic benefits. Ultrasound is defined as a systematic oscillating pressure wave that has a higher frequency capacity compared to the human hearing frequency range. Its frequency in most cases supersedes the upper limit of the hearing range of human beings .The execution of the procedures is normally under the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) and unfocused ultrasound. Therapeutic ultrasound is used to reduce pain that emanates from body tissues by providing a viable solution to swelling and edema of the tissues. . Secondly, it is used to ...

What is a Tort and how does tort liability differ from criminal liability?

Torts are wrongful actions that may result to injuries or harm to another person or the person’s properties. These wrongful actions may provide ground for constitution of claim by the affected party. The main goal of tort law is to provide relief in case of damages sustained and, prevent others from committing related actions (Simons, n.d.). Tort liability and criminal liability have substantive differences. While tort liability may result in punishment that mainly involves monetary payment of damages, criminal liability may result in punishment that involves both jail terms and, monetary payments. Additionally, in determining criminal liability, ...