Before the First Thesis Meeting
 
The first thesis committee meeting seems like it is approaching faster than I can prepare for it. While trying to collect my thoughts, I’ve made a pair of diagrams that try to illustrate the current trend of military medical care and how I think the issues raised by my project can change that trend. I offer these:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The goal is this: to break down the wall that patients hit after their rehabilitation.  The actual medical care is all well and good, but it does not prepare veterans for life after their confined, isolated rehabilitation experiences. Their interactions during rehabilitation are limited to those whom they come across at the facility: their coach, physician, rehab. specialist, other patients, etc. Everyday interactions, social networking, friendships, and neighborly fellowship are all things missing from the strictly medical prescriptions given to these veterans, and I argue that it is one of the most important medicines.
 
Thanks for reading,
R
 
 
 
ADVANCED TRAINING FOR THE ADVANCING SOLDIER
Sunday, October 19, 2008