Local Dental office steps forward to show its support for our Veterans
STAFFORD, Va. (PRWEB) July 24, 2023 -- The horrific statistics of veteran suicides and the 10 years plus of unchanged veterans suicide deaths were brought to light during this presentation. Mr. Spagnola pointed out that the vast majority of the veterans do not undderstand the side effects or that treatment options available to them. He added that this was in large part due to misunderstanding, that verbal consent is adequate to apply to black box medications such as Anti depressants, Stimulants and opiods. "That's fine for Aspirines or Tylenol but not the highest risk medications", Spagnola stated. "We must take every conceivable step imaginable to protect and fully inform our veterans", he added.
Written Informed consent should improve their health outcomes and make it more likely for the veterans to be involved in their treatment plans. The conference then played a short clip of a NewsMax interview Mr. Spagnola had with John Bachman, which provided statistics and solutions to help these warriors.
It was shocking to Dr. Rai that our veterans don't typically have these opportunities to select their treatment modalities and increase their chances for improvement for a better life. This was also the consensus of his peers at the conferences. The need for written Informed consent was so obvious that they all stood shoulder - to - shoulder to ensure that this issue becomes a reality.
The support provided Mr. Spagnola assisted his work with Veterans, including his work with the American Legion. One result was a resolution in support of written Informed consent being approved by the National Executive committee of the American Legion, May 10-11,2023, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Resolution No. 18: Written Informed Consent.
Dr. Rai pointed out to his colleagues that it is up to us to demonstrate the leadership needed to improve the health and welfare of our communities. These veterans are willing to give all for us- so we can at least support causes that support them.
About the Dr. :
Dr. Shivaprasanna Rai earned his BDS from GDCRI Bangalore, India, in 1984 and then earned his Master’s Degree in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (MDS) in 1988 from Kasturba Medical College (KMC) in Manipal, India. Dr. Rai served as an assistant professor in the Department of Conservative Dentistry at the College of Dentistry at KMC in Mangalore in 1989. He then graduated with his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery degree) from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, in 1994. From 1994-1997, he worked as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at VCU in Richmond.
While Dr. Rai has been practicing dentistry for over 38 years, he continues his education to expand his knowledge in different areas and stays updated with the newest technology and trends in the dental field. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Virginia Dental Association, and Northern Virginia Dental Society. He is an alumnus of the Dawson Academy Alumni Association.
Dr. Rai’s greatest goal is to provide quality, comprehensive dentistry to all of his patients and their families in order to improve their health and self-esteem.
Dr. Rai is married and has one daughter. In his free time, he loves to travel.
Shivaprasanna Rai, Rai Family Dentistry, http://sraidds.com, 1 5406570867, [email protected]
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