Amputation

“A wise man ought to know that health is his most valuable possession”- Hippocrates. In the very beginning, ancient healers used prehistoric medicinal herbs to aid with diseases. Many different religions and races contributed to today’s knowledge of health care in a variety of ways. The outbreak of many diseases in the Dark Age resulted in vital forms of medicine used on a daily basis for the wellness of the human population. Primitive people were superstitious and believed disease was a…

There might be only one or two cases, which it works. It does seem very disturbance for the person who has type 1 diabetes because whole life changes and it affects on love ones too. I have seen many patients the place I worked has amputation because of diabetes. Amputation happens because a diabetic person has blood vessels disease, which reduces the blood flow to the legs or feet. It mostly happens the people who have type 1. Person should pay attention what type shoes he/she wears, not to put…

In this essay, I will be writing about a scientific discovery of my choice. I have therefore decided to choose Insulin as my chosen subject due to it being one of the best medical discoveries ever made. Insulin is used worldwide and has a great importance in all patients with type 1 diabetes, and for some patients with type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetics must take insulin daily in order to survive. Before the discovery of insulin, millions of people lost their lives due to having diabetes.…

Dental disease, pregnancy complications, hypertension, eye problems, blindness, amputations, nervous system disease, heart disease and stroke are many of the complications if you do not keep your diabetes in check. "The presence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is strongly correlated with the development of micro-vascular complications, including…

In this paper, I will discuss and evaluate the potential liability in the case of Bobby’s double hands amputation with emphasis on the elements of negligence of this case if any. I will also discuss comparative negligence and its application to the analysis of liability. In this case, I do not see any potential liability or other forms of torts against Bobby or Racheal. Bobby and Racheal are young children who are trying to have fun but it was unfortunate that Bobby unintentionally cut his wrist…

individuals to view there self-concept in different ways. The self-concept is divided into four different categories self-esteem, body image, role performance, and self -identity. Through these four categories amputees can find their self -concept Amputation can be a very traumatic time in a person’s life. It causes emotions to run on high, like an unexpected roller coaster ride. From The Amputee Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal program, states, “People may experience feelings of anxiety,…

“Where the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity -Hippocrates.” This quote is extremely relevant to “the pioneer of medical education” John Morgan. John Morgan was a doctor who founded the first medical school in America. Morgan was born on June 10, 1735 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He later died on October 15, 1789 in Philadelphia. Morgan was born to Evan Morgan, an immigrant from Wales, and Joanna Biles. After a classical education at West Nottingham Academy in Maryland,…

In Molly M. Ginty’s article “All Guts, No Glory”, she explores the issue of women serving in combat and the unfair reality that females have faced in the U.S. armed forces. In my opinion I strongly believe that women should be allowed to participate in combat. Many reasons why are if she signed up for this and has all the right training for it she should be allowed to go into war and fight for our country the same way men do. Women put their life at risk the same way males do getting shipped out…

The experience of childhood has changed drastically throughout history. The development of a child is impacted by their childhood experiences. Differences range from social issues to technology. While interviewing my grandfather who is over 70 years old, I compared our childhoods. There were surprising differences and no similarities. During the industrial revolution having a childhood was ripped away from children. In the U.S and the UK textile mills were popular. Labor was in high demand and…

D: Yes! My daughter just moved home to help me after Ron died. I completely forgot that she moved back. Thank you for being here for me, Ashley. I just needed to vent and think things through. Borderline Case Mrs. P had a right below the knee amputation done yesterday. Today is the first day the dressing will be done by the nurse. Mrs. P: Can we not do this today? N: Are you worried about seeing it for the first time? Mrs. P: No.. I’m just afraid… (sobbing) N: Well there is no need to be…