Medical Training and SIS

SIS (Spinal Injuries of Scotland) was founded in 1960. SIS was originally called the Scottish Paraplegic Association. The Scottish Paraplegic Association focused on sports related injuries. As the association's vision to provide support for those who were paralyzed no matter the circumstances expanded, the association changed its name to Scottish Spinal Cord Injury Association. In 1994 it became Spinal Injuries Scotland (SIS). SIS's mission according to its web site is "primarily education, advice and support for people with a spinal cord injury, their family, friends and those that care for them."

While SIS does not offer medical advice, the organization refers its members back to their physicians. Information concerning medical training in sports related injuries in Scotland is available at Education for Scotland. Biomedical medical schools in the United Kingdom include Queen's University , Newcastle University and Kings College. Registered nursing schools information is available at Medical- Colleges.

SIS volunteers visit both in home and at the spinal unit ward offing a listening ear to both the paraplegic and his or hers family members. The May 23, 2009 issue of The Herald featured one man's story of the support he received from SIS. SIS also operates a phone information line and a text service for those needing information concerning legal issues or how to obtain government aid.

As with all medical impairments and illness, a behind the scenes work force is needed to support in continued patient care. To maintain patient information records medical billing such as All Allied Health Schools provides training in this vital field. Ultrasound diagnostics is also a growing support field. Information on ultrasound diagnostics schools is available at The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.