In the article “A Placebo Treatment for Pain” from Time magazine, Jo Marchant discusses How placebos are a great replacement for opioid pain killers. Marchant has provided plenty of examples of studies that support her thesis. Marchant effectively establishes pathos and logos with her readers by using vivid language and plenty of statistics, however, she leaves a lot of her statistical data and studies to be questioned through her lack of use with ethos. This need a transition. Marchant uses logos
Harold Shipman was a British medical doctor who was convicted in 1998 for killing his patients by injecting them with lethal doses of painkillers. Harold grew up as a loner; yet and still he was his mother favorite child. When his mother became diagnosed with terminal lung cancer he willingly oversaw her care. It was then that he became fascinated with the affects morphine had on his mothers suffering. She passed away from the disease leaving Harold devastated; however it sort of motivated him to
no time for illegal behaviour” (Siegel, Brown & Hoffman, 2013, p. 144). After Shipman’s mothers death he entered a downwards spiral. He had no one else he had formed a special, unique bond with. In 1975 Shipman became addicted to a painkiller (pethidine). The lack of “conventional activities” in Shipman’s life left room for “illegal behaviour”, in his case it was the abuse of painkillers
Harold Shipman was a British doctor accused of killing 218 patients, but only 15 of them were corroborated. He is known as one of the worst serial killers in the modern history. In 2000 he was convicted to 15 life terms in prison. After the trial, the police kept investigating Dr. Shipman’s files because it was suspected that he had killed more than 250 patients, 80% of them were women and the youngest was 41 years old Peter Lewis. The investigations concluded with an official number 218 highly possible
sensed in these parts of the body therefore reducing the pain felt (Freynhagen, Geisslinger & Schug, 2013), opioids generally come in two varieties weak opioids such as codeine and dihydrocodeine and strong opioids like morphine, oxycodone, and pethidine, these tend to be used in more severe cases of pain such as post-operative pain medication. There is evidence that suggests that opioids can increase pain tolerance though some have suggested that the increased positive effects perceived while
Gallbladder is a green pear-shaped muscular saclike organ measuring 7.5 to 10cm long. It is located inferiorly to the right lobe of liver as well as superiorly to the pancreas and duodenum. The main function of the gallbladder is to store a small amount of bile and release it into small intestine. Bile is produced in liver by hepatic cells, which contains cholesterol, bile salts, body salts and bilirubin. Gallbladder concentrates bile by absorbing water and salts. Bile then release into the cystic
Depressants Like many drugs, depressants have many risks and effects that can harm you. A depressant is a chemical substance or drug that makes a body’s system less active. It calms a person’s nerves and relaxes their muscles. Depressants are drugs that stop the proper function of the central nervous system. They are bright coloured tablets or capsules that are legally available from your doctor for medical reasons. Some prescribed reasons are anxiety, sleep problems, acute agitation, and
Veterinary nurses are involved in many different aspects of a small animal general practice. From when a patient comes in at reception, the consulting room, diagnostics, theatre and the ward. They are a vital part of the veterinary team, even though they have their limitations in what they alone can do for a patient. The veterinary surgeons and the veterinary nurses work together as a team to give the animals in their care the best possible medical and holistic care. Within the practice the role
Why do we bother having expectations when life is so unexpected? There’s a common list of expectations when it comes to being a WAG: designer bags, fancy clothes, perfectly groomed blonde hair and model looks. Then chuck in some paparazzi shots, famous friends, glamorous events and you’ve reached a hybrid of Victoria Beckham, Lara Bingle and Jesinta Campbell. Although Lisa Johns has blonde hair and an elegant ageing face, she arrived in a basic floral shift dress. She has no air of celebrity about
Drug use during pregnancy can lead to a number of complications in the fetus. Neonatal abstinence syndrome is one of the first apparent problems when the fetus is exposed to opioids in utero. Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal withdrawal occurs when the exposure of opioids to the fetus that the mother was using during pregnancy is abruptly stopped (Kocherlakota, 2014). Pregnant mothers who have been taking their prescription drugs are often oblivious to the effects these painkillers can
Jellyfish Venom Almost anyone who has ever spent time near or in an ocean has been warned about being stung by jellyfish. Jellyfish have been ascribed a reputation as dangerous, often lethal animals. The exact actions of jellyfish toxins are not well understood, and the true danger presented by jellyfish is often exaggerated. This paper will attempt to answer several questions about jellyfish and venom. It will discuss what toxins make up jellyfish venom and the method in which these toxins
Introduction According to the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and the transtheoretical model of change, “for most people with substance abuse problems, recurrence of substance use is the rule not the exception” (Enhancing Motivation for Change, 1999, p. xvii). Relapse can and most likely will occur in recovery, and should be recognized as well as anticipated by substance abuse recovery counselors. The significant challenges to counselors are bringing a client successfully and securely through
The issue of opioid abuse and dependence is an issue that we must deal with. Too many people are misusing and abusing these serious drugs. Currently, here in the United States 142 people die every day as a result of drug overdose and opioids make up about two-thirds of them ("Opioid Abuse," n.d.). That is an absurd number. The main demographic that is at risk for narcotics addiction and abuse is teenagers in high school, who are have their wisdom teeth removed. These adolescents or teenagers