...Orthopedic Surgeon Sweat running down their forehead as they take one last big inhale before signaling their assistance to carefully hand them the “shiny blade” which in their terms is known as a scalpel. They take a few seconds of silence before they start the incision on their art peace, their patients. Let me introduce you to these marvelous artist who are better known as orthopedic surgeons. Orthopedic Surgeon is a more proper way of saying a bone surgeon. Orthopedic surgery fascinates me because of the dedication and passion these people have for their job as well as for the patients. Let me enlighten you on the struggle they took to make it where they are today as well as a glimpse of their everyday life. History & Background Orthopedic...
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...wrongfully filled, not valid, and some unjustly settled as seen in history of some cases settled, which society was just going for the money settlement. Yet there are some cases in which a lawsuit should be filled but is not because of unaware and uneducated of his or her options. This is why it is important to be aware of the terms negligence, gross negligence, and malpractice as well as fear of experiencing involvement in any situation containing these terms as a health care provider. As health care providers it is important to be aware of these terms as well as the laws and policies that guide each healthcare practices. This purpose of this paper is to provide the differences between legal terms gross negligence, negligence, and malpractice as well as provide a rationale for this mishap and the importance of documentation. This paper will also briefly describe ethical principles, which would guide his or her practice and how to document the case to satisfy ethical and legal requirements. Legal Terms Standards of care are generated by institutions, state, and federal agencies to help guide healthcare professional in his or her field. These standards provide and define the minimal acceptable requirements of skills and knowledge for patient care. When a healthcare provider fails to provide competent care to his or her patient, they may be found guilty of negligence, gross negligence, or malpractice (Guido, 2010). Three main elements have to be proven in a case to be valid...
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...Issues for the Health Care Professionals I chose to use the medical specialty of medical surgeon for my paper; my reasoning behind this medical specialty is because surgeons account for nearly 50% of all medical malpractice law suits in the country. The bulk of these law suits occur in just 75 of the largest counties , which indicates that most medical malpractice law suits occur in the more densely populated areas which is where the most income is generated. Another 33% of nonsurgical law suits occur in the same 75 counties which when added together account for 83% of all law suits filed in the United States. To put these numbers in the proper context there are thousands of counties in the United States, so what you have is the people in areas like New York, Las Angeles, Atlanta and so on filing thousands of law suits each year. It is estimated that from 1990-2004 there were over 191,804 medical malpractice lawsuits reported to the National Practitioner Databank (NPD) regarding physicians in the United States. It is further estimated that of all the medical law suits filed only about 27% of them were won by the plaintiffs, which can lead a person to believe that there are a lot of frivolous suits being filed. It is estimated that 25% of all doctors in the United States are sued each year, which means that if you are a surgeon you have a better than 1 in 4 chance of getting sued each year that you practice medicine. It must be for love of the profession because with those...
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...Preparing rooms ready for surgery, setting up tools on the table and knowing which ones are which, We all know this isn't a common thing everyone does. With this profession, you are facing multiple challenges a day, as in saving lives and helping people become more healthier. This profession are companied by multiple nurses and a physicians, working as a team to make a difference in lives. They are much like us, we work in teams in life and do as much as we can until we've achieved what we're working on. This is called a surgical technologist. A surgical technician or also called a operating room technician, is an allied health professional working as a part of the team delivering surgical care. The requirements to enter into this field are...
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...Brittany P. Thornton Dr. Aneil Mishra MGMT 4343 02 February 2016 Dane Miller- The Maverick CEO Great leaders are all defined by different attributes, successes, and contributions made to their professions, communities, and stakeholders. The term “Leader” is subjective and varies greatly in the opinions among various individuals. In this paper, Dr. Dane Miller, my selected CEO, will undergo a leadership assessment based on the ROCC of Trust and various other qualities. Biomet Inc. is a medical device manufacturer specializing in reconstructive products for orthopedic surgery and O.R. supplies (Biomet). Dr. Dane A. Miller or “Mr. Biomet”, was the co-founder of the orthopedic company Biomet, Inc. and served as its president and chief executive officer from 1978 to 2006 (Jordan). In the United States, the medical device market remains the largest one in the world with a market size of about $110 billion (Select USA). The ROCC of trust explores the elements that restore, enhance, and build trust amongst individuals. Being a great leader involves fostering strong and enduring relationships so learning to utilize and assess the ROCC of Trust is a useful analytical tool. Using the ROCC of Trust entails being reliable, open, competent, and compassionate. Dane Miller exhibited reliability both for his products and his commitment to the company. In 2006, he was coerced by the company’s board of directors to retire after 28 years of service. Miller said he contemplated riding...
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...| Debate Paper | Are professional athletes overpaid compared to other leading occupations? | Joe Harris | XBCOM/275 | 5/19/2014 | Introduction A. Are professional athletes overpaid? B. Professional athletes are not overpaid Body A. Comparison of athletes salaries to that of other major professions B. Professional athletes are making too much money (Opposing Argument) C. Reason #1 D. Reason #2 E. Reason #3 Conclusion A. Conclusion B. Restated Argument C. Lead-out Everyone loves to watch sports, well almost everyone. I know that I do, but it seems to me that fans debate on who the best teams and players are, in any of the multiple major sports associations, year in and year out but the one question that has never been answered is, are these athletes being overpaid? Now for the sake of this particular debate I have chosen to compare athletes in all of the major sports compensation to that of someone who is considered to hold a more prestigious role in society. Professional athlete’s compensation does not just stem from the money that they receive via contract from their leagues, but also from the endorsement deals that are signed with other companies. Keeping that in mind, here is a list of the top 5 highest paid professional athletes: 1. Tiger Woods (Golf) with an annual salary of $78.1 million, in which $65 million comes from endorsement deals and $13.1 million from his respective employer the P.G...
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...FSU Winner Florida State’s Caitlin Quinn has been named the NSCA’s Assistant Strength Coach of the Year. http://www.seminoles.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/112613aaa.html Critical Condition A California high school football player is in critical condition after suffering neck and spinal cord injuries during a game. http://www.pe.com/local-news/riverside-county/corona/corona-headlines-index/20131124-santiago-football-player-remains-in-critical-condition.ece State Total More than 4,400 middle and high school student-athletes in Massachusetts suffered head injuries last year, according to reports filed by the schools. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/25/mass-schools-report-head-injuries-among-athletes-compliance-with-concussion-law-rises/njPFK6a92knIhcvY9UGxdN/story.html Refueling Product A new product can allegedly help athletes refuel during competition by providing precise carb and electrolyte recommendations based on a quick analysis of their sweat. http://www.prweb.com/releases/FuelstripMMA/UFCBellator/prweb11284260.htm Vegan Praise Several top athletes credit veganism with playing a key role in their success. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/elite-athletes-reveal-the-vegan-diet-secret-behind-their-success/story-fneuzkvr-1226768537898 Baseline Challenges Three new studies of baseline testing highlight the difficult of accurately assessing an athlete’s true baseline ability. http://www.momsteam.com/studies-show-pitfalls-in-baseline-neurocognitive-testing ...
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...and Sociological Effects 17 Conclusion 18 References 20 Introduction Robotic surgery, or computer-assisted surgery, is the term used to describe the technology of using robotic systems to aid in surgical procedures. It was developed to help surgeons and medical health professionals overcome the human limitations of minimally-invasive surgery and enhance the abilities of the surgeons performing these procedures. It has many benefits to not only surgeons and medical facilities but for the patients as well. After years of development, training, and global awareness of the technology, medical manufacturers of the robots, surgeons, and medical professionals hope the technologies benefits will outweigh and overcome the environmental, financial, legal and ethical controversies. Dr. James McEwen, Dr. Brian Day and a team of engineering students, developed the very first surgical robot in 1983. It was used on March 12, 1984 for an orthopedic surgical procedure in Vancouver, Canada. Over sixty minimally invasive joint surgeries were performed in the first 12 months after the first successful surgery. After this, several other robotic devices were developed. A surgical scrub nurse was created to hand surgeons needed tools and instruments upon voice command. In 1985, a robot named Unimation Puma 200 was used to place a needle during a brain biopsy with the assistance of CT, computerized tomography guidance; also known as CAT scan. In 1992, Dr. Senthil Nathan from...
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...requirements for the Master of Science in Health and Human Performance With concentration in Sport Administration April 2013 Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine if college athletes that are predisposed to heart defects develop a heart defect during their athletic career. The researcher will conduct a causal comparative study to prove that college athletes that are predisposed to heart defects develop one during their athletic career. The study will examine college athletes that are predisposed to heart defects and do not realize they are at risk for possible development of a heart defect during their athletic career. Knowing an athlete’s family and medical history could help prevent a great deal of possible health conditions. Athletes have a higher risk of developing a higher risk if they are predisposed. There are athletes that do not realize that they are predisposed to heart defects and that they could develop one. Table of Contents Introduction 5 Background 5 Theoretical Framework 6 Statement of the problem. 6 Research question. 6 Purpose for the study. 7 Significance 7 Limitations of the Study 7 Definitions of Terms 8 Arrhythmias 8 Athletic Career 8 Electrocardiogram 8 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: 8 Sudden Cardiac Death: 8 Review of Related Literature 9 What is causing the sudden death of young athletes? 9 Successful Prevention 10 Role of NCAA 11 Summary 12 Methodology 13 Design 13 Setting and Participants...
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...For the exclusive use of K. HORTON 9-607-143 REV: SEPTEMBER 26, 2007 FRANCES X. FREI AMY C. EDMONDSON CHRISTINE HARRIS-VAN KEUREN ELIOT SHERMAN Cleveland Clinic Dr. Delos “Toby” Cosgrove, cardiothoracic surgeon and president and CEO of Cleveland Clinic, emerged from the operating room on a January afternoon in 1996 having just changed the way he, and subsequently the world, approached heart surgery. A trip to Stanford University Medical School had convinced him it was possible to operate on the valves of the heart through a three-inch incision instead of the nearly foot long incision that was standard practice before splitting the patient’s breastbone with a saw to reach the heart.1 After refining the technique in the lab, he had successfully performed the first such operation. Eight months later, Cosgrove performed two of these surgeries back-to-back, broadcasting his work live via satellite to 4,000 surgeons in 40 cities around the world. The Cleveland Clinic’s broadcasting capabilities facilitated this demonstration of the substantial benefits of his minimally invasive method of heart surgery, which reduced the risk of infection and involved less bleeding, pain, and trauma, significantly reduced the amount of time needed for recovery, and could be used in about three quarters of the heart valve surgeries performed in the United States.2 So compelling was this exhibition that within a year use of the technique had “exploded” throughout the medical community.3 Such...
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...For the exclusive use of Q. WEI2015. 9-699-012 REV: JULY 23, 2002 STEFAN THOMKE Innovation at 3M Corporation (A) On the evening of October 23, 1997, Rita Shor, senior product specialist at 3M, looked across the conference room at her team from the Medical-Surgical Markets Division. She wondered when to draw to close the intense ongoing debate on the nature of the team’s recommendations to the Health Care Unit’s senior management. A hand-picked group of talented individuals, the team had embarked on a new method for understanding customer needs called “Lead User Research.” But this initiative to introduce leading-edge market research methods into 3M’s legendary innovation process had now grown into a revolutionary series of recommendations that threatened to rip apart the division. While senior management wanted the “Lead User” team to execute a manageable project involving surgical draping material to protect surgery patients from infections, the team now wanted to rewrite the entire business unit’s strategy statement to also include more pro-active products or services that would permit the upstream containment of infectious agents such as germs. This went against the incrementalist approach that for so long had pervaded 3M. After all, as Mary Sonnack, division scientist and an internal 3M consultant on the new Lead User methodology, noted “3M gets so much revenue from incremental products . . . like a blue Post-it note instead of just a yellow one.” ...
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...Harvard Business Review May 2010 Beating the Odds When You Launch a New Venture by Clark G. Gilbert and Matthew J. Eyring Smart entrepreneurs aren’t cowboys—they’re methodical managers of risk. For nearly 20 years the case study used to introduce Harvard Business School’s Entrepreneurial Management course has been Howard Stevenson’s “R&R.” It looks at Bob Reiss, an entrepreneur who launches a venture in the board-game industry. Students are encouraged to explore all the production, development, distribution, and marketing costs associated with the new venture. A cursory reading of the case suggests that it’s a lesson in the rewards that come to an entrepreneur who is willing to take on an enormous amount of risk. Reiss capitalizes on what he correctly foresees is an ephemeral opportunity to ride the coattails of the Trivial Pursuit craze before me-too products flood the market. But a more careful analysis reveals something else entirely. At every turn, Reiss seeks to reduce his risks before making any significant financial investments or operational commitments. For example, he presells a sizable number of units to ensure cash flow. As students come to understand, Reiss actually limits his at-risk capital to the cost of the game design and the prototype. Rather than the high-risk, high-reward seeker he initially seems, Reiss proves to be a manager who constantly identifies risks and finds creative ways to remove them. Tackling the Right Risks First (Located at the end of...
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...9-311-061 REV: JANUARY 31, 2011 RICHARD G. HAMERMESH F. WARREN MCFARLAN MARK KEIL ANDREW KATZ MICHAEL MORGAN DAVID LABORDE Computer rized P Provide Order Entry at Emory er y ealthcar re He I think the CPOE implementation has gone exceptionally well so far. T These CPOE sy ystems are all pretty immat ture at this po oint in time. I the system we are implem In menting, the m medication reco onciliation mod dule is awful; there are some other things that are awful, but, overall, g ; , given those lim mitations, I thin the CPOE s nk system implem mentation has gone very well g l. — Dr Bill Bornste Chief Qua Officer, E r. ein, ality Emory Health hcare1 La on the drizzly afternoo of June 11, 2009, Dr. Bil Bornstein, Chief Quality Officer of E ate on , ll y Emory 2 in Atl Healthcare lanta, reflecte on the pro ed ogress of the computerize provider o ed order entry sy ystem ntation. (CPOE)3 implemen mory Healthcare’s CPOE p project, a vital cog in a $50 million elect 0 tronic medica record initi al iative, Em began in 2007. Tw years late CPOE we “live” at Emory Univ n wo er, ent versity Orthop paedics and Spine Hospi ital, Emory University Ho U ospital, and W Wesley Woods Hospital i a staged r in rollout.4 Whil Dr. le Borns stein felt good about how t implemen d the ntation had gone thus far, as he looked ahead next m month to July 13, 2009, th fast approa he aching go-live date for Em e mory University Hospital M Midtown (EU UHM) (Exhib 1), Dr. Bornstein thou bit B ught about...
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...92 Harvard Business Review May 2010 HBR.ORG Clark G. Gilbert (cgilbert@ deseretdigital.com) is the president and CEO of Deseret Digital Media and was formerly a professor at Harvard Business School. Matthew J. Eyring (meyring@innosight.com) is the president of Innosight, a strategic innovation consulting and investment company outside Boston. Beating the Odds When You Launch a New Venture Smart entrepreneurs aren’t cowboys—they’re methodical managers of risk. by Clark G. Gilbert and Matthew J. Eyring ILLUSTRATION: BRUCIE ROSCH F or nearly 20 years the case study used to introduce Harvard Business School’s Entrepreneurial Management course has been Howard Stevenson’s “R&R.” It looks at Bob Reiss, an entrepreneur who launches a venture in the board-game industry. Students are encouraged to explore all the production, development, distribution, and marketing costs associated with the new venture. A cursory reading of the case suggests that it’s a lesson in the rewards that come to an entrepreneur who is willing to take on an enormous amount of risk. Reiss capitalizes on what he correctly foresees is an ephemeral opportunity to ride the coattails of the Trivial Pursuit craze before me-too products flood the market. But a more careful analysis reveals something else entirely. At every turn, Reiss seeks to reduce his risks before making any significant financial investments or operational commitments. For example, he presells a sizable number of units to ensure...
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...that have been filed claim “tortious conduct” on the part of the NFL, resulting in neuro-degenerative disease and injury to professional football players. As of January 24, 2013, over 4,500 retired NFL players, more than one-third of players to ever sign an NFL contract, had brought a suit against the NFL concerning the head injuries that they sustained on the field during their playing careers. (Anderson, 1). Given the outstanding popularity of football in the United States, these lawsuits have garnered the attention of national media, prompting debate, discussion, and research about the dangers of football-related head injuries and the future of the NFL. (Fenno, 1). The litigation has the potential to reach the scale of the Big Tobacco litigation of the 1990’s, but the NFL has thrown a substantial roadblock in the players’ suit with a federal employment law preemption defense. (Fisher, 1). The consolidation of all the lawsuits into the Multidistrict Litigation has created the ability for both parties to decide the legal issues presented by the players’ claims and the NFL’s defenses. This paper will examine the merits of those claims and defenses, offer insight into how the players applied rhetorical devices to further their case, address the link established between the NFL and Big Tobacco, and how the court could likely rule regarding the concussion litigation, if it makes it to court. To begin, the history of concussions in football has been an extensive one. As mentioned...
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