Chief Medical Officer's Log

[Cmdr JFarrington 0]

Chief Medical Officer's Log

Cmdr Jami E. Farrington, MD

USS Manticore NCC-5852

5003020.2

 

I am both pleased and amazed at the resilience of the away team and how they have healed so quickly.  Most have been released for duty, with a few returning for periodic checkups.  

 

I am most amazed by Dr. Faldorn, whose Thesian physiology, when under stress, seems to defer to a healing stage called the Tala'ri, similar to the deep trance Vulcans use for healing.  I'm looking forward to discussing this with Dr. Faldorn as soon as time and occasion permits.  His return to duty was somewhat premature, and I have insisted he take time off to rest and fully recover.

 

I am concerned about Commander Roget.  She is physically well -- better than would normally be expected, given the extent of her injuries -- but seems to be suffering from post traumatic stress.  I have recommended a session with our new counselor, but I doubt that Margaux will comply; she's more apt to take the bull by the horns than admit she needs help.  I will inform the counselor and will keep a discreet personal watch on Margaux's mental state for the time being.

 

Only Ltjg Garnoopy remains in sick bay, but he should be released soon.  I have explained to him that pain is the body's way of telling us that something is wrong.  Just because the pain goes away with medication does not mean his body is completely healed, it only means the pain is dulled so the body is more relaxed so it can heal itself.  Unfortunately, it's a human trait to believe that absence of pain equals absence of injury.

 

Ltjg Garnoopy is also suffering from post traumatic stress, and I have referred him to our counselor.  

 

Speaking of whom, Dr. Crito, our new counselor, has just come aboard.  Already she has a heavy work load, but it is very comforting to know she is here.