View Full Version : Ideas for Improving the TMC 14 Forum
NousDefionsDoc
01-26-2004, 15:15
Ok, let's hear them. We want the best med forum on the internet. Any and all ideas are welcome. All will not be accepted, but they need to be put out there.
I insist on, and I'm sure you guys will agree, that this needs to be the "The Place" for tactical medicine. I am committed to it, as I'm sure Eagle is. So let's get it right.
No such thing as intruding either. Lay it out there.
NousDefionsDoc
01-26-2004, 15:52
One other thing - you don't have to be a medic or a Doc to have a comment.:D
Surgicalcric
01-26-2004, 15:54
What about adding another Med Gear specific forum?
I know there is already a forum for Personal Equipment, but I would imagine unlike RAV's, slings, Rucks, etc... the gear SOF Medical personnel utilize is MOS specific. It could be for new items on the market, kit bags, fanny packs, stethos, etc.
Just a thought.
James D
Sacamuelas
01-26-2004, 16:00
Organize/rename the forums into:
1. Trauma protocols and scenarios forum
2. Non-trauma/disease related forum
3. Other medical cross-training skill sets
4. General medical questions/protocols/principles
5. Topics suggestions/wish list
6. Useful links
***Topic suggestions only for the "let's cover a XXX type case" type post , NOT for the actual thread/scenarios that address this topic. Whoever then starts the actual discussion thread decides which of the above categories to start it in. Then just make a single reply in the "topic suggestion" thread referring everyone to which forum to look in for the actual discussion/thread. This would allow a quick check for everyone looking to help without having to read every thread to identify questions/problems that need to be answered.
Surgicalcric
01-26-2004, 16:02
Damn tooth puller beat me to it.
Throw in some React To Fire and CAS for good measure in some of the scenarios and we could not only cover the treatment side of the house, but also priority of action under duress.
Again just my .02.
DNN: Thanks again
James D
NousDefionsDoc
01-26-2004, 16:04
Good ideas. Lets wait a while and see what Doc T and the non-medical members of the board come up with.
Eagle5US
01-29-2004, 14:36
Originally posted by Sacamuelas
Organize/rename the forums into:
1. Trauma protocols and scenarios forum
2. Non-trauma/disease related forum
3. Other medical cross-training skill sets
4. General medical questions/protocols/principles
5. Topics suggestions/wish list
6. Useful links
***Topic suggestions only for the "let's cover a XXX type case" type post , NOT for the actual thread/scenarios that address this topic. Whoever then starts the actual discussion thread decides which of the above categories to start it in. Then just make a single reply in the "topic suggestion" thread referring everyone to which forum to look in for the actual discussion/thread. This would allow a quick check for everyone looking to help without having to read every thread to identify questions/problems that need to be answered.
I think this is a good idea as well...good thinking Toofermechanic.
The Eagle
NousDefionsDoc
01-29-2004, 14:43
Six forums is probably too many, it will take up the whole screen
Polar Bear
01-29-2004, 15:04
I don't think we need a whole forum for it, but I would like to see something about books to keep on hand. Because of you guys I have bought several books to try and understand what your talking about, but it is sort of hit or miss.
Eagle5US
01-29-2004, 15:11
Originally posted by Polar Bear
I don't think we need a whole forum for it, but I would like to see something about books to keep on hand. Because of you guys I have bought several books to try and understand what your talking about, but it is sort of hit or miss.
Medical libraries are a very personal issue. The latest "recommended book list" for PA's is about 350 different titles :rolleyes:
You start getting too specialized with your texts...you are probably digging into an area that is better treated by someone with "mo skewlin".
Good idea though...KEEP 'EM COMING!!!
The Eagle
Sacamuelas
01-29-2004, 16:20
I recommend dropping #3 and #4. Both can be lumped into the trauma or nontrauma forums depending on topic.
Polar-
I agree with Eagle, books needed should be specific to your occupation,education level, and needs. IMO, they are to expensive to collect for internet references. Just my gross/neuro anatomy collection of books runs well over over $500. (grants,netters, liebgott, shearers, nolte, haines, etc) Single books can reach upwards of $150 or more in some subjects. If you don't need them for school or your profession, it is not cost effective to buy them. Use the internet.
Roguish Lawyer
01-29-2004, 16:24
Don't allow lawyers to start threads in here. LOL
Polar Bear
01-29-2004, 17:40
Originally posted by Eagle5US
Medical libraries are a very personal issue. The latest "recommended book list" for PA's is about 350 different titles :rolleyes:
You start getting too specialized with your texts...you are probably digging into an area that is better treated by someone with "mo skewlin".
Good idea though...KEEP 'EM COMING!!!
The Eagle
I worded my statement wrong. Books with terminology. I.e. Grays Anatomy
Eagle5US
01-29-2004, 20:08
Originally posted by Polar Bear
I worded my statement wrong. Books with terminology. I.e. Grays Anatomy
My PERSONAL favorites for Anatomy and Physiology learning (and price) are the Anatomy Coloring Book and Physiology Coloring book
Get those and a GOOD set of colored pencils, you will literally be etching that stuff into your brain and have a terrific reference as well.
Also like Tabers and The Merck Manual
The Eagle
NousDefionsDoc
01-29-2004, 20:16
Let's hear some more ideas for improvement. I'm looking forward to what Doc T will have for ideas.
Eagle5US
01-29-2004, 20:23
Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Let's hear some more ideas for improvement. I'm looking forward to what Doc T will have for ideas.
Thanks for putting it back on track ADD...hijack FOILED!!!:D
The Eagle
I like the idea of a scenerio forum type of thing and a separate medical question/protocol/etc forum like was already suggested.
not certain we need to separate trauma from non-trauma related issues as so much of what the SOF community deals with/learns is not necessarily trauma related...ie. I really liked the ricin thing.
Keep it coming NDD...I am learning too.
doc t.
NousDefionsDoc
02-02-2004, 23:15
Ok, how about we do this:
1 - Vital Signs becomes the Alert thing for stuff like the Ricin/Yellow Fever etc.
2 - We use Pearls of Wisdom for Scenarios and tips of the trade
3 - General Med for everything else
Any more than three and we're taking up too much space.
NousDefionsDoc
02-02-2004, 23:20
LOL - not a command decision at all. If you like it, I was going to suggest we wait for 5 minutes, give other people time to voice their opinions, and make the changes at 00:25.
NousDefionsDoc
02-03-2004, 12:28
We must wait for Eagle5, he's the mod of the forum.
NousDefionsDoc
02-09-2004, 23:28
Medics to Eagle5, Medics to Eagle5
NousDefionsDoc
02-11-2004, 19:38
Originally posted by NousDefionsDoc
Ok, how about we do this:
1 - Vital Signs becomes the Alert thing for stuff like the Ricin/Yellow Fever etc.
2 - We use Pearls of Wisdom for Scenarios and tips of the trade
3 - General Med for everything else
Any more than three and we're taking up too much space.
Ok, Eagle approved the changes, so away we go.