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“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” Reopened

Dr Shock
December 3, 2010
A while ago in a blogpost about a virtual reality program to reduce anxiety for first time patients going to be admitted to a psychiatric ward I used a recent picture of the Oregon State Hospital. More exactly of the J Building, built in 1883. The largest, oldest, and most famous structure within this institution. The building served as the location for virtually all interior movie scenes of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” The Oregon State Government wanted to demolish the J Building in 1988 due to life-threatening health and safety dangers posed to patients and .....read more »

Social Media Guide for the Medical Profession

Dr Shock
December 2, 2010
The Australian Medical Association Council of Doctors-in-Training (AMACDT), the New Zealand Medical Association Doctors-in-Training Council (NZMADITC), the New Zealand Medical Students’ Association (NZMSA), and the Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) are committed to upholding the principles of medical professionalism. As such, we have created some practical guidelines to assist doctors and medical students to continue to enjoy the online world, while maintaining professional standards. Download guide as pdf Thanks David RothmanRelated posts: Social Media Use by Medical Students Social Media in Medical Education Students use of social media ..read more »

Concussions or mind your matter

Dr Shock
December 1, 2010
When it comes to concussions, Kim Gorgens urges us to mind our matter. As a neuropsychologist working in the field of brain injuries, Kim has seen firsthand the damage of sports-related impacts, and shares sobering statistics every parent should know. More on traumatic brain injury on this website cokidswithbraininjury.comRelated posts: Give Your Mind A Workout, online cognitive therapy How we read each other’s mind Exploring the Mind of a Serial Killer ..read more »