U.S. Army Medical Department Journal (January-March 2000)

Abstract

This issue of the AMEDD Journal contains several articles of interest. "Proceedings of the 1999 Madigan Research Day" identifies the award-winning research abstracts of this annual Madigan Army Medical Center event. "Personality Traits and Types of Army Nurse Corps Officers" explores the results of a standardized personality inventory administered to company grade Army Nurse Corps Officers. "Making the Leap to 91W: A Transition Guide for Leaders" focuses on the strategies and procedures necessary for soldiers, their leaders, and commanders to make a successful transition from the current 91B/91C Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) to the newly approved 91W Healthcare Specialist. "A Case Review of Cerebral Edema: High Altitude Illness" presents a case of high altitude illness complicated by brain injury. "Combat Stress in Chechnya: 'The Equal Opportunity Disorder'" uses the 1994-1996 Russian conflict in Chechnya as a springboard for a discussion on the devastating effects combat stress can have on unit effectiveness. "The Evolution of Managed Care within the Military Health System" reviews the history of managed care in the military and the steps being taken to lead Tricare into the new century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA491562

Entities

People

  • Charles P. O'hara
  • Dennis Laravia
  • James B. Peake
  • Petra Goodman
  • Robert A De Lorenzo
  • Robert L. Goodman
  • Timothy L. Thomas

Organizations

  • Army Medical Department

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Altitude
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cerebral Edema
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • High Altitude
  • Information Operations
  • Military Medicine
  • Military Occupational Specialties
  • Personality
  • Transitions
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
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