This can show the difference between a doctor, and athletic trainer. The trainer asserted that the athlete would be fine to resume play, but afterwards seen a doctor, and found out that there was a stress fracture that led to multiple surgeries. The medial attention is important, and team physician should be with all sports.

I found this interesting on how every state does not protect their athletes, and how the protection plans can be different. I wonder what is the difference in maker whom they protect, and why. My biggest concern would be money issues within the state.

This important to know about what type of the drugs the athlete is taking for an injury, or after a surgery. This can be important, because athletes can get tested for drugs, and it can come back positive from medicine that was given from the doctor, and needs to document to ensure that they do not have to sit out for what they were given from medical officials.

HIPAA is important with athletes. For example, as an athlete at west liberty everyone has HIPPA explained to them in compliance meeting, and learn how medical records cannot be shared without the consent of the athlete.

This happens more often than people may realize. Coaches tell players all the time "don't be soft", "You are alright", or "shake it off". This is the right choice to make by a coach, which asserts that most of them do not have any medical experience

This is very interesting, because high school coaches do make a lot decision making with athletes who get hurt. There are never doctors on school ground, and most of the time coaches will have the final say. Which most coaches have no medical knowledge.

These steps were interesting, and people having to be familiar with concussions. Athletes will believe that a headache has occurred, when it can be a concussion. It is important for athletes to know that playing with a concussion can leader to further brain damage. These medical examinations have to be performed correctly, and this keeps athletes from further brain damage.

This is important that the team physician, and athletic trainers are on the same page for the best result of the athlete. What stood out to me to the most was certified, or not that supervision still needs to be. Additionally, follow-ups are important, and gives physician a chance to ensure everything is corrected.

I found this interesting, because athletes should have the proper care, and should be treated if they are hurt. Yet, it is the athletic trainer job to ensure that athletes feel comfortable when playing, and understanding when an injury needs to be taken care of. For example, West Liberty university has multiple athletic trainers that support toward the athletes.

I believe the start of this article asserts what the article is focusing on and grabs the attention of the reader. Additionally, the importance of liability with athletes. Yet, these liability rules will protect the athletic staff, and the athletes who are playing sports in high school. Yet, the beginning of the article expresses how they will focus on high school athletes, but liability is highly focused on in college athletic also.