Ethics, the constitution, and the dying process: The case of Theresa Marie Schiavo
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The remarkable facts and judicial history of the case of Theresa Marie (Terri) Schiavo is described which invoked innovative thinking about the dying process. It was concluded that policies that facilitate living wills and durable powers of attorney can avoid the acrimonious disputes displayed in the Schiavo case and also, palliative care should be offered to people in the dying process.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2005
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International infectious disease law: revision of the World Health Organization's International health Regulations
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World Health Organization (WHO) draft regarding revision of International Health regulation is described. The International Health Regulation's reform process is analyzed and several new reforms are recommended to improve the global health.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Abortion politics: clinical freedom, trust in the judiciary, and the autonomy of women
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The article discusses about the amendments regarding abortions with respect to trust in judiciary, clinical freedom, patient-physician relationship, and erosion of discourse on abortion and women.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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