Learning Links

Visit the American Pain Foundation at http://www.painfoundation.org/. Click on “Voices of People with Pain,” and then scroll down and read two to five of the personal stories. What are your thoughts on the pain management as presented by these people? What do you think may be possible consequences of undertreatment and overtreatment of pain?

Visit the Mayo Clinic at http://www.mayoclinic.com/. Click on “H” under “Diseases & Conditions A-Z,” and then on “Hypertension.” Explore the various links to learn about this widespread health risk.

Go to the Physical Examinations page at the Stamford Corporate Health Services site at http://www.corporatehealth.org/. (Click on “Physical Examinations” in the menu on the left side of the home page.) What are the names and purposes of the major types of physical examinations?

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