Whiplash describes a type of soft tissue injury to the neck, a sprain, or strain. It occurs usually due to injuries that are characterized by a sudden extension and flexion motion of the neck, this causing injury to the ligaments and muscles in the neck.
Life care planning requires an assessment of a patient’s home either by in-person evaluation or by interview to take into consideration what type of home modifications and adaptations are required to make a home accessible.
Dawn Cook’s article “Replacement Intervals in Life Care Planning” was recently published in the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning (AANCLP). The AANCLP has been providing peer-reviewed excellence in life care planning since 2006. This … Continued
Acupuncture is considered an alternative medicine treatment or therapy and it involves small needles being inserted, by a professionally trained acupuncturist, into the skin. The needles are inserted where a patient is reporting pain, such as neck or back pain … Continued
Dawn Cook was recently published in the Fall 2020 issue of the Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning (AANCLP) with her article titled “It’s All About the Numbers”. The AANCLP has been providing peer-reviewed excellence in life care planning since … Continued
Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are a type of brace designed to provide support, and joint alignment of the foot and ankle for patients with neurological or musculoskeletal caused walking disorders or muscle weakness. Some conditions that can cause muscle weakness … Continued
There are many possible ways to treat or manage spinal pain ranging from conservative, non-invasive to surgical intervention. Two common types of pain management used for patients with spinal pain include non-interventional and interventional. Non-interventional or conservative pain management methods … Continued
Nurse life care planners typically interview a patient in their home when creating a life care plan. A home visit is conducted to view and document the plaintiff’s home environment in order to better understand the plaintiff’s needs. One way … Continued
Correctly wearing a face mask is one of the most effective ways to help stop the spread of COVID-19, however, when people aren’t careful with the way they are wearing, removing, or handling their masks, it can increase the risk of exposure to themselves and others.
Dawn Cook’s article “Required Elements for Nurse Life Care Planning Testimony” was recently published by the American Association of Life Care Planners (AANLCP) in their Journal of Nurse Life Care Planning Summer 2020 vol. XX, no.3 edition.
