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| The Psychology Behind Why Cellphone Talkers Are So Annoying Posted: 20 Sep 2010 05:37 AM PDT
We know that operating a cell phone while driving is risky business, but apparently overhearing a passenger's call could be just as distracting. Emberson will look into further research with a driving simulator. Photo (cc) by Flickr user Mike "Dakinewavamon" Kline This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Welcare DTC introduces Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology services Posted: 20 Sep 2010 04:28 AM PDT
20 September 2010 Adding another feather to its already triumphant cap, Welcare DTC, one of the leading multi disciplinary medical centers in Oman, added another specialty to their already wide array of medical services: Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology. Keeping in line with their vision of providing Oman with top notch medical services, Welcare's Clinical Psychology& Neuropsychology is devoted to reduce the distress and improve the psychological well-being of the clients. Under Clinical Psychology, Welcare will be providing the following services to its customers: Depression & schizophrenia, Adjustment to physical illness, Neurological disorders, Addictive behaviours, Challenging behaviours, Eating disorders, Behaviour disorders, Personal & family relationship problems, Learning disabilities, etc.Dr. Christopher Dias, Medical Director at Welcare DTC stated, "The newly appointed staff for this specialty has been chosen with the aim of ensuring that the highest level of care and medical governance is provided to our patients. We are also pleased that we will finally be able to make a contribution to Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology Care in Oman; and provide the best services to our patients, with the help of Dr Laura. Our objective is to manage and deliver top quality holistic healthcare in Oman by providing state-of-the-art facilities and high quality medical treatment and adhering international practices for its patients." Dr Laura has a 13 years experience in this field and has worked for number of reputed hospitals and clinics around the world. She provides therapy for Psychological Examination, Psychotherapy, Specialized Therapeutic Programs and Diagnosis Evaluation and Rehabilitation of the brain after stroke or accidents, or Alzheimer's, Parkinson's,etc. The Neuropsychological Assessment is aimed for patients with Brain injury like in cases of Cerebro Vascular Accident (CVA), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Intra-Cranial Tumour (ICT), Degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, etc. "With the neuropsychological examinations it is possible to analyze the needs, abilities and limitations of a patient with Dysfunctions of the central nervous system (CNS). These tests are particularly useful in determining: memory status; Language skills; Spatial skills; Concept formation, reasoning, logical analysis, Personality and emotional functioning to name few" added Dr. Dias Welcare DTC is one-of-its-kind multidisciplinary medical center in Oman equipped with state-of-the art technology and designed to deliver modern health care services which has successfully developed a whole new aspect of healthcare in the community. The Center, today serves as the single-point access to modern services which are custom-designed to meet the changing needs of patients in the Sultanate. The specialist is available in the clinic from Sunday to Thursday from 09:00am to 05:00pm and requires the patient to schedule an appointment. To book an appointment, please call 24477666. or email at info@welcare-muscat.com.om to schedule a visit with the consultant.-Ends- About Welcare World Healthcare Systems: Welcare World's expertise is in the development and management of hospitals and clinics and the provision of healthcare consultancy services. To bring the added value of best-practices in medicine and contemporary healthcare management solutions, Welcare World has created strategic alliances with internationally reputed healthcare institutions, and combines these cutting edge practices of quality with its in house capabilities and experience. Welcare World Health Systems manages a number of facilities including the Welcare Hospital, Emirates Diagnostic Clinic, Welcare Ambulatory Care Centre, Welcare Eye Centre, Welcare Al Qusais Clinic, Welcare Diagnostic & Treatment Centre - Oman, and the clinic under construction in Uptown Mirdiff. For further information, access the website: www.welcareworld.com © Press Release 2010 from Promoseven
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