Healthcare Traveler - September 2008 - (Page 55) the face and make small talk. It’s also a good idea to carry a self-defense product. Take advantage of your housing clubhouse, pool, and laundry facilities at staggered hours. When you have guests, escort them around the complex. And make a habit of using the main entrance, but also plan for an emergency exit. Self-defense moves Experienced detectives, travelers, and experts on personal safety and self-defense techniques offer specific instructions for fighting off an attacker. Practice these tips at home. If you must use them, run as soon as you disable your attacker. Yell at attacker and wave your finger in his face. Hold your hands out in front of you. Yell, “Stop. Stay back. I have pepper spray.” Bring your kneecap up between attacker’s legs. Slam your head into attacker’s face. Grind your thumb into attacker’s eye socket. Sink your hand into attacker’s throat and pull outward. Pinch your attacker in the upper underarm or inner thigh. Use the ball of your foot to kick attacker’s calf, ankle, or Achilles’ tendon. Bite your attacker. Throughout your travels Getting to your healthcare travel assignment is an exciting process. By ensuring your personal safety—both on the road and after you reach your destination—you can make the most of your journey. HT References to this article may be found online at www.HealthcareTraveler.com. Jennifer Samuels is associate editor of Healthcare Traveler. www.HealthcareTraveler.com Circle Career Card No. 636 www.healthcaretraveler.com September 2008 Healthcare Traveler 55 http://www.HealthcareTraveler.com http://www.HealthcareTraveler.com http://www.platinumselect.org http://www.HealthcareTraveler.com http://www.platinumselect.org http://www.healthcaretraveler.com
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