AMA launching ethics institute for research, outreach projects

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The American Medical Association (AMA) will launch an ethics institute to conduct research for the AMA's Council on Ethics and Judicial Affairs, and to provide practical outreach on ethical issues for member physicians. Linda L. Emanuel has been appointed director of the institute. The institute's four major sections will be overseen by Stephen R. Latham, and will focus on professional issues, genetics, managed care, and end-of-life care. The institute will also offer seminars and training classes.

Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Management, Study and teaching, American Medical Association, Medical ethics, Medical societies

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No right to suicide help: physician groups applaud federal court ruling

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The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2 to 1 decision that there is no constitutional right to assisted suicide. The ruling was a reversal of a Seattle federal judge's May 1994 decision. The appeals court upheld a 141-year-old ban against suicide assistance in Washington state. The appeals court reinstated the ban as a means of providing protection to the poor, disabled and minorities. The American Medical Assn approved of the ruling, as its ethics code prohibits euthanasia.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health Regulation NEC, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical care, Physicians, Medical professions, Assisted suicide, Medical law

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After ethics dilemma, marrow transplant rejected

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Kristina D'Andrea's body has rejected the bone marrow transplant she received to combat Sanfilippo type A, a rare and lethal disease. She had been rejected as a recipient by several medical programs in part because of her low IQ. After an intense campaign by her mother, Dorothy, Canada's health insurance plan paid for the procedure, which cost $200,000. Apart from her IQ, the girl had been considered a poor risk because of her age and overall health.

Health aspects, Cases, Medical research, Bone marrow, Bone marrow transplantation, Discrimination in medical care, Medical care discrimination, Medicine, Experimental, D'Andrea, Kristina

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