In the past 8 years since September 11, many improvements have been made to the National response capabilities; however, the "all hazards" approach is still inadequate to respond to a moderate pandemic outbreak. Shortcomings of our fragile...
The United States Armed Forces in Iraq currently provides healthcare for thousands of detainees in U.S. custody. Required healthcare, in accordance with Department of Defense Directive and U.S. Army regulation, for detainees surpasses current...
The purpose of this research was to identify how important direct service benefits are to mid-career U.S. Army officer decisions to continue serving in the Army on active duty. The problem this research effort focused on was understanding how...
A wealth of literature exists quantifying the benefits of clinical pharmacist optimization of a patient's medication therapy, but little literature exists codifying a model of clinical practice that allows for standardization and efficient staffing...
Reforming our healthcare system is one of the most important issues of our time and I believe President Obama is correct to address this issue. Reformation of our current health care system is both a moral and economic issue.
I believe it is...
The United States Army medical system is currently facing some of its biggest medical concerns it has ever faced in over forty years. The ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are producing a high rate of injuries to our Soldiers. We will examine...
Medical personnel are trained in the life saving profession of medicine. Quality medical care for our enemies during an armed conflict is an ethical dilemma that will always be in question. Healthcare providers might find themselves on an...
The transformation of the U.S. Army from a 2002 legacy force, into the future Objective Force will create unique challenges for the medical sustainment mission. As new methods and concepts are introduced that capitalize on information technologies...
Colonel Dalton Diamond mobilized as a US Army Reserve soldier, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and also serving as the command surgeon of US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Fort Bragg, North...
Enormous demands are currently being placed on the military medical system due to a large percentage of Soldiers returning home from war with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Prior to the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, PTSD was...
The Army Nurse Corps life cycle model outlines major milestones that are required, expected, or recommended to be achieved for career success and to prepare Army Nurses to become senior leaders in the Army Medical Department. It is important to...
Trauma training is regularly conducted within the military medical community in an environment of increasing scrutiny and pressure to replace animals with inanimate alternatives. This thesis uses the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) animal...
The term Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) is often utilized as the sum total of the understanding of medical engagements conducted by the medical formations of the US military in the current environment. When utilized, the term MEDCAP quite...
The U.S. Army must develop leaders that understand the emerging global trends in which national security depends upon the full spectrum of operations and the relationship with nongovernmental organizations (NGO). By comparing the medical logistics...
If asked what the command surgeon does, most Army officers would respond, "Advises the commander on the health of the command." When asked what a medical unit commander does, the response will be, "Directs the execution of healthcare." These...
Soldiers enter the Army for a variety of reasons which include: education, money, travel, job skills, serving their country, and benefits for them and their families. We ask our Soldiers to give their life in defense of our country if needed and...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
Prior to the attacks of September 11th the United States Military founded defense plans on a threat-based model, with the nation being prepared to conquer adversaries with the most advanced combat power. The 2001 attacks and subsequent Global War...
A significant ethical dilemma resurfaced among some military healthcare professionals following terrorist attacks against America on September 11, 2001 and the United States' declaration of war on terrorism. Many military medical professionals...
There is broad consensus that attention to health sector needs plays an important role in addressing the causes of state fragility, whether to avoid conflict, during conflict, or post-conflict. Based on the premise that health-related interventions...