JT Sanders Update

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

They claim it's an "independent" neurologist but how independent can someone be while also cashing a nice check from the NFL? I mean, every football fan has seen dudes staggering around like Joe Blow twelve deep at the bar and then get cleared so... well, LOL

I've met a number of doctors who are "just cashing checks" regardless of who's writing them.

If the Hippocratic Oath were a binding legal agreement, a lot of doctors could be sued for breach of contract.

[kungfoodude]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I get what he was saying in terms of hospital admittance. I just think there's a lot not really well understood about concussions and their impacts and how it varies from individual to individual.

 

Look at the extreme length of time Sidney Crosby missed due to post concussion symptoms in 2011-2012. It can fug some people up badly.

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Look at the extreme length of time Sidney Crosby missed due to post concussion symptoms in 2011-2012. It can fug some people up badly.

Our GM knows a thing or two about that 

[Hugor Hill]

5 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Look at the extreme length of time Sidney Crosby missed due to post concussion symptoms in 2011-2012. It can fug some people up badly.

I'm still suffering from mine from like 3 years ago. It comes and goes randomly.

Prayers for the kid.

Edited 4 hours ago by Hugor Hill

[Davidson Deac II]

10 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I've met a number of doctors who are "just cashing checks" regardless of who's writing them.

If the Hippocratic Oath were a binding legal agreement, a lot of doctors could be sued for breach of contract.

My general care dr once worked for a NFL team.  He stated that he was pressured to clear players to play quite a bit by the team he played for.  One of the reasons he left the NFL.  

I don't blame players who want to get their own physician in some cases.  

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, Davidson Deac II said:

My general care dr once worked for a NFL team.  He stated that he was pressured to clear players to play quite a bit by the team he played for.  One of the reasons he left the NFL.  

I don't blame players who want to get their own physician in some cases.  

Understandable...

[Gapanthersfan]

27 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Seems like everyone I know who has had major back surgery regrets it and says they're worse off than they were prior even though the doctors swear the images look so much better after.

It has come a long way from where it had been, but still a very, very last resort. You want a neurosurgeon in his mid 50s whose third divorce was finalized 6 mos ago. He’s had time to start dating another nurse(s) and doesn’t have to come home to another drunk wife and a wrecked Range Rover…. kid, I kid.