They were put in cells the size of dog kennels, starved, dehydrated, used as test subjects for experiments in biological and chemical warfare, and beaten on the daily (187).
Alan’s therapist, Crystal Mangir, also said “If Alan were in a wheelchair, or had a cast on his leg, people would understand that something happened… but no one can see a broken brain” (Crimmins 199). This mentality would show why after Alan regained his ability of movement, the insurance companies decided not to pay for Alan’s rehab therapy since he was no longer in need of therapy. After a traumatic brain injury it is very important to relearn the daily bases activity and in most cases physical therapy is the final step to complete physical recovery. This misunderstanding of brain injury was what Cathy Crimmins hoped to shed light on throughout this
Howard Dully wrote a book about his life, also about how he received a lobotomy. His book is called, “My Lobotomy.” A lobotomy is a surgical operation involving an incision into the prefrontal lobe of the bain. Howard should not have received a lobotomy for many reasons.
Alan Soderberg Dexter Gore English 1021 8 March 2024 Final Draft Although head transplants are scarcely used in today's medical practice, there is still ongoing research being developed about this topic, with the prime goal in mind of potentially resurrecting a human as well as restoring one's ability to move who are severely paralyzed as well as giving them the ability to enjoy life without restrictions. However, what most may not realize is the grim history surrounding head transplants that enabled today’s researchers to get where they are now. In chapter 9 of Mary Roach’s “Stiff”, the author dives into the advancements in the research and ethics surrounding head transplants of the past and how they improved modern health studies. Using examples
I completely agree with your claim regarding how unethical the lobotomy procedure was and how Freeman’s thought process was completely opposite of that of a physician as he only believed in conducting the surgical procedure on mentally ill patients while rejecting the negative long-term results of what the lobotomy did to the individuals. Based on the videos, I found the entire procedure to be absurd in nature as well due to no proper form of equipment being utilized to carry out the surgery making it more irrational. Furthermore, I was highly baffled by how important fame had become for Freeman that he was incapable of understanding the significant damage and risk that went hand in hand with operating on his patients making it seem as he had
Can you imagine an iron rod going through your head and surviving? Phineas Gage lived for 11 years after having the unfortunate brain injury. (chap 1, para 2)In the novel A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science by John Fleischman we learn about Phineas’s behavior changes. After the brain injury he is still alive, but he acts differently. That is similar to adolescents because their brains are still developing, and their actions are very similar to his.
Those kept in the German death camps were treated very
They made them walk even when they were in excruciating pain. The physical changes were so dramatic and horrific it got to their heads and made them mentaly unstable!
After watching the video “The Lobotomist,” in my own personal opinion, lobotomy is an absolutely unethical procedure that completely disregards moral values. I highly disapprove of the procedure involving deliberately severing neural connections. Also, the fact that informed consent was practically nonexistent during that time (16:07) is quite bewildering to me. However, I understand that before the 1950s (before the drug Thorazine came about), there was no other effective treatment – there were interventions such as shock therapy and intentional insulin overdose that proved to be unsuccessful (10:16). Moreover, those with mental illness seemed to be desperate for a solution.
Throughout history there have been many cases in which defiant people commit horrendous acts that one cannot even fathom. Often times if these individuals perform acts in violation of moral laws and regulations, they are subject to confinement in a jail or prison. Of these non-obedient individuals are those who are known as serial killers, who murder innocent lives, due to their desire to receive relief. A famous example of a devious serial killer who raped, tortured, and fed the remnants of human flesh to his captives was Gary Heidnik. Like most criminals, his story is revolved around the achievement of a particular goal, which in his case was to create a ‘baby factory’ from the women he kidnapped.
In an Ohio prison, 65 inmates were chosen to receive cancerous cells injections into their arms. These prisoners were chosen because they are in a vulnerable position in life with the loss of their freedom and identity. These prisoners are willing to do whatever it takes to not be in jail; this means agreeing to a potentially extremely dangerous situation in order to earn brownie points within the eyes of society. It was not until later in history when prison experiments became regulated because of prisoners’ inability to provide informed consent. These prisoners could use the experiment as a way to prove to the board that they are fit for society because they are participating in a help for
Many people who received the transorbital lobotomy seemed to lose their ability to feel intense, emotions, appearing childlike and less prone to worry. Six of the psychiatrists, i found out later, said my behavior was normal for of them
This is demonstrated by how the author uses Selzer's position as a surgeon, as a credible source, and how the writer ties the graphic wording of this piece into a comparison between abortion and corporal punishment. THE
Doctors only solution to cure any brain dysfunctionality is to lock them in a room, weeks at a
During the twentieth- century, lobotomy became a popular procedure performed on patients with neurosis such as schizophrenia, bi-polar mood disorder, personality disorder, etc. Many scientists, especially at the time, argued that poking holes through parts of the brain and swishing parts around helps make patients more calm and cooperative. I predict that lobotomy had no benefits for the patient but rather in a dissociative state to appear calm. By understanding the history of lobotomy, patients' experience and stories, and alternatives we can grasp a better view in how lobotomy was unethical and ineffective. Lobotomy has evolved from various techniques, patients, countries, and psychosurgeons.
