...Running head: VALUE ASSIGNMENT Value Assignment BUS/475 Surprise Endodontics is a dental office that only provides root canal treatment to patients in need. The values at my work places evolved because of two doctors: Frank Castano and Jason Booth. In this paper I will analyze the origin and subsequent evolution of my personal and workplace vales. I will also explain how my individual vales drive my actions at work. I will also analyze Surprise Endodontics when it comes to the stated values and the organizations actual plans and actions. Finally I will explain the difference and analyze the degree of alignment between my vales and the organizations values as reflected by the organizations plans and actions. Dr. Booth and Castano created their business values by experience. They both worked at a company called North West Valley Endodontics. They did not like the way the owners treated employees. They both decided that they could open an endodontic office and pay employees fairly and acknowledge them. They opened Surprise Endodontics October 2006. They decided to start all employees off at a flat rate of $16 an hour, no negotiate either take it or leave it. Raises would be after three months of employment. They decided to give out monthly bonuses, paid vacation and paid holidays. They wanted to create a fair workplace where employees felt they were paid what they were worth and reward them with extra money. The doctors thought if they treat there employees fairly and...
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...Root Canal, or endodontics, is the process of removing dead and infected nerve tissue from inside the roots of a tooth. A root canal allows you to retain your natural tooth while eliminating infection. If an infected tooth is left alone for a long period of time, an abscess will form in the jaw; and a pus pocket of bacterial infection around the tooth root may spread and damage adjacent teeth as well as cause facial swelling and debilitating pain. A dead or irreversibly damaged nerve needing a root canal may be the result of trauma to the tooth, extensive dental decay that invaded into the nerve, or repeated heavy irritation from ongoing replacement of large fillings that are close to the nerve, or possibly a fracture or crack in the tooth that extends into the nerve. Common signs your tooth may need a root canal include: Moderate to severe lingering toothache pain when drinking hot or cold liquids or foods....
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...However, the boy’s mother questions the necessity of the root canal due to previous bad experiences and the cost of the procedure. Even after the dentist has explained the importance of keeping this mandibular first molar in regards to its current function, as well as for future orthodontic treatment, the mother allows the son to decide. The son agrees that he would rather just have the tooth extracted than endure a root canal procedure.3 This provides the dentist with an ethical dilemma of whether or not to extract the tooth, for the desires of the patient are in direct conflict with what he feels is the best course of action for the...
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...COMMENTS ON CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY Radiological Anatomy Radiological anatomy is a medical specialty that employs the use of imaging to both diagnose and treat disease visualised within the human body. It explores various tissue densities to be able to determine structures. It could either be invasive or non-invasive. Radiologists use an array of imaging techniques which include: • Conventional radiography (X-ray) • Ultrasound • Computerized Tomography • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Interventional Radiology • Radiation Therapy The acquisition of medical imaging is usually carried out by the radiographer or radiologic technologist. The radiologist then interprets or "reads" the images and produces a report of their findings and impression or diagnosis. Central Nervous System The nervous system is organized into two parts: the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and the spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which connects the central nervous system to the rest of the body. In the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord are the main centres where communication of nervous information occur. Both the brain and spinal cord are covered with a system of membranes, called meninges and are suspended in the cerebrospinal fluid; they are further protected by the bones of the skull and the vertebral column. The central nervous system is composed of large numbers of excitable...
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...involve more than one nerve root, and be unilateral or bilateral depending on the fracture outline and location. The injury can range from a neuropraxic injury due to nerve contusion or shearing injury, to transection of individual nerve roots, or even complete transection of the cauda equina (Hak, 2009). The worst case scenario would be death if assistance is not received early and internal bleeding is occurring. Statistics show that, overall mortality rates for patients with pelvic fractures can be as high as fifty five percent, depending upon the severity of the fracture and the other injuries that may be involved that are most commonly seen in MVA (Smith, 2015). Hemorrhage is a frequent complication, and mortality rates from pelvic fracture with hemorrhage can be as high as forty percent (Smith, 2005). Also, sacral level injuries predominantly can cause damage of bowel and bladder function as well as sexual dysfunction (Spinal Cord Injury Types, 2015). These types of injuries can cause weakness or paralysis of the hips and legs. This area of the spinal cord controls signals to the thighs and lower parts of the legs, the feet, and genital organs (Spinal Cord Injury Types, 2015). Another severe case would be a displaced or unstable sacral...
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...from minor aesthetic problems such as discoloration and stains to more serious problems, such as damaged or decaying teeth. Digital x-rays and an intraoral camera help Dr. Gulati to diagnose problems accurately, so she can recommend the right solution. For cavities, she offers composite fillings, which look like natural tooth material. They restore tooth structure in such a way that people won’t even spot the filling. For teeth that have been too damaged for a filling, there are a number of effective solutions. Root canal therapy and a crown can treat infection in the root while restoring the appearance and function of teeth. Sometimes teeth are too decayed or damaged for a crown, in which case she can perform an extraction. Fortunately, there are ways to restore missing teeth. Bridges offer one solution, using crowns on either side of the gap to anchor replacement teeth. If numerous teeth are missing, dental implants provide a stable solution, replacing the tooth root with sturdy titanium embedded in the jawbone. For some patients, dentures are the most convenient solution, and they can be either partial or...
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...food – Digestion: mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into a form usable by the body – Absorption: uptake of nutrient molecules into the epithelial cells of the digestive tract and then into the blood and lymph – Compaction: absorbing water and consolidating the indigestible residue into feces – Defecation: elimination of feces – Cutting and grinding action of the teeth – Churning action of stomach and small intestines – Exposes more food surface to digestive enzymes 25-3 General Anatomy Digestive Function • Chemical digestion—a series of hydrolysis reactions that breaks dietary macromolecules into their monomers (residues) • Digestive system has two subdivisions: digestive tract and accessory organs • Digestive tract (alimentary canal) – Carried out by digestive enzymes produced by salivary glands, stomach, pancreas, and small intestine – Results • • • • 25-4 – 30 ft long muscular tube extending from mouth to anus – Mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine – Gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the stomach and intestines Polysaccharides into monosaccharides Proteins into amino acids Fats into monoglycerides...
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...B) Stem cells. A relative of a friend of yours had a spinal cord injury after a bad car accident. The medical team has decided that this patient is a good candidate for a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. Your friend has not had a biology course since high school, so you are going to write for him or her a two-page discussion of stem cell information. In your discussion, include a description of the biology of stem cells, and explain how these cells are unique in their ability to treat diseases and injury. The following website from NIH regarding stem cell research will be very helpful: http://stemcells.nih.gov/index.asp. Before we determine how stem cells can treat various diseases including spinal cord injuries, let us first understand the root of a spinal cord injury. The spinal cord is an extension of the central nervous system that establishes a structural connection between the brain and the other structures of the body (e.g., arms and legs, bowel, bladder) through nerve fibers. A clear fluid called Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) that acts as a cushion to protect the delicate nerve tissues against damage from banging against the inside of the vertebrae surrounds the spinal cord. The vertebrae is made up of thirty-three bones, each with a circular opening similar to the hole in a donut. (“Spinal Cord Injury: Hope Through Research" NINDS. Publication date August 2003) The central nervous system is organized in a way that allows certain parts of the spinal cord...
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...Lumbar Disc Prolapse - Understanding the disorder! Description: Lumbar disc prolapse is a spinal condition that can cause lower back pain and tingling in the lower body. Learn more on Spine and Neuro Surgery Hospital India. Lumbar Disc Prolapse Overview: A lumbar disc prolapse, also known as slipped disc or herniated disc, is a condition where a fragment of the soft central disc material squeezes out due to pressure through a tear in the annulus (disc capsule). A prolapsed fragment may compress an adjacent nerve root or the multiple roots to cause the neurological symptoms. Our discs deteriorate with age, the inner nucleus in our disc, which is like a soft gel dries out and becomes less spongy. The outer annulus is also at risk for cracking or splitting as it becomes brittle with age. If this spilt extends through the annulus, then the nucleus can squeeze out into the spinal canal, thereby pushes the nerves. Let us understand the facts about this disorder. Lumbar Disc...
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...Ethical Dilemma Paper Topic: Identify one or more forms of countertransference that you might struggle with and address how you would deal with this in an ethical and effective manner. Countertransference is defined by Merriam-Webster as a psychological transference especially by a psychotherapist during the course of treatment, the psychotherapist's reactions to the patient's transference, and the complex of feelings of a psychotherapist toward the patient. (Merriam-Webster, 2012) The APA defines countertransference as the conscious or unconscious emotional reaction of the therapist to the patient which may interfere with treatment. (APA, 2012) These definitions provide black and white textbook offerings to the meaning of countertransference, but to experience countertransference firsthand brings the concept to light in an irradiating spectrum of colors and intensity. The APA’s definition captures an event of countertransference as being at both conscious and unconscious levels. I believe it’s imperative to acknowledge that during countertransference, the counselor can be both aware and unaware of their reaction(s) to a client’s appearance, tonality, mannerisms, religion, nationality, etc... In the struggle to maintain objectivity, the counselor is obligated to practice self-awareness and recognize (a) when they may be experiencing countertransference and (b) how they reacted to the countertransference. How can you recognize when you have reacted to countertransference...
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...Tooth loss and dental extractions have existed for centuries with the latter being the main tool for providing relief from dental pain and removing diseased tissues (Torabinejad). There was an estimated 50 million dental extractions performed in the United States in 1979 (Bullock). With the increased number of people living in the United States for a longer period of time, the occurrence of dental extractions and tooth loss has certainly risen exponentially. Unfortunately, tooth loss, whether it is through dental extractions or other means, has long term clinical sequelae associated with it. Osteonecrosis of the jaw, bacteremia, orbital cellulitis, and other psychological and physiological clinical sequelae that impact the well-being of the patient will be discussed. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is defined as the presence of exposed bone in the mouth that fails to heal after appropriate intervention over a period of 6 to 8 weeks (Reid), and results in chronic osteomyelitis with areas of bone necrosis. Most commonly affecting the mandible (Bagan), patients with ONJ experience symptoms that range from painless exposed bone to severe jaw pain (Sambrook). The majority of cases of ONJ have been found to be initiated and associated with tooth extraction procedures as a result of the introduction of oral flora to the exposed jaw bone that prevents healing and becomes infected (Ruggiero). In addition to tooth extractions being a precipitating event to ONJ, it has been found...
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...The Diaphragm and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia The diaphragm is a commonly misunderstood body part. Those who sing appreciate it purely due to their ability to control the diaphragm to enhance their singing. However, its real purpose in the human body is more important than that. The diaphragm plays such a crucial role in everyday life to the extent that one cannot survive without it. In this paper we will consider the role of the diaphragm through its anatomy and physiology. We will then review a congenital birth defect known as Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and how it changes the anatomy and physiology of the body. We will also look at current research and prognosis of the disease in an effort to gain a better understanding of this often-fatal defect. The diaphragm is located almost centrally in the body. It is a continuous sheet of muscle that spreads across the bottom of the rib cage creating a divide between the thoracic cavity and the abdominal cavity. As detailed in the text Gray’s Anatomy, the convex upper surface of the diaphragm faces the thorax and forms the bottom of the thoracic cavity. The concave inferior surface is pointed towards the abdomen and is mostly covered in peritoneum forming the superior part of the abdominal cavity. The right side of the diaphragm is superior to the right lobe of the liver, the right kidney, and the right adrenal gland. The left side of the diaphragm lays over the left lobe of the liver, the fundus of...
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...Introduction Alternative Treatment: Pregnancy and Childbirth According to Dr Kumar Mahabir (2012), “traditional medicine versus alternative medicine is a subject of great scrutiny and speculation within the medical field and the general public. Though there are some medical experts who do embrace the use of natural therapies and products, the vast majority of physicians today still ridicule and belittle the use of alternative medicine despite its ever growing popularity.” Though traditional and alternative medicines both share the same objective — to keep the body strong and healthy, it is important to look at the positives and negatives within both branches of medicine before you completely discard it. A combination of the two, I believe, would be beneficial within our healthcare system (Daily Express, 2012). In his latest book, ‘Traditional Medicine and Woman Healers in Trinidad’, Dr Mahabir explores the many facets of traditional and alternative medicine used in Trinidad. He focuses on both the formal and informal health care systems in Trinidad and Tobago as it pertains to post natal health care (Daily Express, 2012). “It is perhaps the first time these traditional practices have ever been documented in such detail. This type of medicine is still widely practised in Trinidad and Tobago however the numbers of traditional healers are decreasing. This is so because of the stigma attached to alternative medicine. It is considered not to be scientific and it does not have the...
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...Liceo de Cagayn university – graduate studies | Visual Perception Deficits | Cataract & Glaucoma | Submitted by: | Nadine Angelica C. Gadia – Casiño, RN | March 18, 2012Submitted to:Ms. Delia V. Realista, RN, MANProfessor | | I. Intoduction Cataract Cataracts are common and significant cause of visual defects all over the world. A cataract is an opacification or clouding of the lens of the eye. Cataracts develop because of the alteration of transport of nutrients and metabolism in the lens. This interferes with light transmission to the retina therefore affecting the ability to perceive images clearly. All cells of the lens formed in the lifetime is retained therefore prevalence of cataracts increase rapidly with aging. WHO estimates that cataracts account for 48% of reversible blindness worldwide, which translates to about 18 million people. Cataracts affect slightly more women than men. The Beaver Dam Eye Study in the US found that 23.5% of women and 14.3% of men had a visually significant cataract by the age of 65 years. Although cataracts can be surgically removed, in many countries surgical services are inadequate, and cataract remains the leading cause of blindness. Age is the greatest risk factor in the occurrence of cataracts. Cataract, though with unclear links, may be acquired through heredity and genetics (e.g., Wilson's disease, galactosaemia, myotonic dystrophy). Early formation of cataracts is associated with the following risk factors: ...
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...(Last updated April 2010) Königinstraße 5 80539 München Tel.: (089)2888-0 http://munich.usconsulate.gov DOCTORS AND MEDICAL SERVICES – MUNICH The U.S. Consulate General Munich, Germany, assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or clinics. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Consulate. Names are listed alphabetically, and the order in which they appear has no other significance. The information in the list on professional credentials, areas of expertise and language ability are provided directly by the physicians. You may receive additional information about individuals by contacting the local medical association (or its equivalent) or the local licensing authorities. NOTE: Medical service in Germany is of a high standard. Charges for private patients can be approximately the same as those assessed in the United States but vary from physician to physician. University professors are likely to charge higher fees than other doctors on the list. These fees, however, in view of the physicians’ standing in the medical community are not considered excessive. Tourists should be prepared to pay in cash when they visit a doctor. For hospital admittance, except in emergency cases, a deposit is usually required to cover a five day stay. All cities, town and rural areas in Bavaria will have University, City...
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