PPT-Concussions in the NFL Legal Aspects of Sport

By Braxton Tucker NFL Concussion Settlement What is CTE NFL vs Omalu Mike Webster Terry Long and Junior Seau Actions Taken by NFL Riddell Helmets Players OVERVIEW Retired players claim . What’s the big deal?. Carla Bystricky, MD. Pediatrician at Parkview Whitley . Some facts about concussions:. Football has the highest number of concussions per year BUT girls have a higher concussion rate in similar sports (example girl soccer players get more concussions than boy soccer players). March 19-21, 2012. Did you vote in the last Presidential election?. A. Yes B. No. . A B C D E. Medico-Legal Aspects of Healthcare: Emerging Policy Issues. March 19-21, 2012. Information, Statistics, Issues and Next Steps. International Concussion Summit – Presenters. Dr. Scott Delaney . Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine, McGill University, and Montreal . Alouettes. Should Richie play football?. Christina Smith Paul MD, FAQSM. Primary Care & Sports Medicine. Student Health Service. University of Pennsylvania. Concussions are not a new phenomenon, but they certainly have been getting a lot of attention in the news in the past few years.   High profile professional athletes and former athletes have started to come forward and speak about their experiences with this injury and its (sometimes) prolonged and profound effect on their respective futures. The heightened awareness about this important injury has led to a boom in marketing efforts: both from an injury prevention standpoint and a diagnosis standpoint, with inconsistent evidence that these efforts are successful.  Education about the injury remains the most important tool in preventing bad outcomes. Come learn a bit more about concussion, help clarify some myths, and hear how we take care of our concussed students here at Penn. Tyler Kohmetscher . Definition. A concussion is a type of . traumatic . brain injury that . is . caused by a blow to the . head . Chris Hummel, MS, ATC. Clinical Assistant Professor/Athletic Trainer. Ithaca College. Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences. What is a Concussion?. Complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces (Zurich Consensus Statement, 2008). Erin . Caffrey. , PA-C, ATC. Surf Pediatrics and Medicine. “Traumatic induced alteration of mental status that may or may not include the loss of consciousness” . -American Medial Society. Avoid referring to concussions as “getting your bell rung. The Parents. James Cocivera. What is a Concussion?. Brain injury. Moves, hits inner skull wall. Brain function affected briefly. ??. Are Concussions Serious?. Every concussion is serious. Could be life threating if untreated. Discuss in your groups what you already know about concussions. Be ready to share in 7 minutes. WHAT . is a . CONCUSSION. Definition: . “. Complex . pathophysiological. process affecting the . brain. 1.03 Discuss the impact of unions on the . S & E industries.. Athlete and Entertainer Issues. Athletes & Entertainers seek to make themselves a brand. Michael Jordan created a brand image for himself. . Why is diagnosis and management of sport-related concussions challenging? A) physical and cognitive examinations are often normal B) concussions are subtle and difficult to detect with existing concussion assessment tools Aspects of GPP . 2. GPP Training Toolkit. Module 1: Introduction. Module 3: Legal Aspects of GPP. Module 2: Strategic Aspects of GPP. Module 4: Needs Assessment. Module 5: Circular Procurement. Module 6. Robert Jones, M.D. . Medical Director. UNC Charlotte Student Health Center. Objectives. Identify common signs and symptoms of concussion. Become familiar with . the. . potential impact . of concussion on . ". Regulatory and Procedural Barriers to Trade in Kyrgyzstan: Needs Assessment. ". Jan Bohanes. Senior Counsel, Advisory Centre on WTO Law. Geneva, 1 September 2015. Overview of selected topics. Regulatory and .