Some doctors may give up vaccines because of cost Dec 2, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Some doctors may give up vaccines because of cost. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Arrogant, abusive and disruptive -- and a doctor Dec 2, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Arrogant, abusive and disruptive and a doctor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The six habits of highly respectful physicians Dec 2, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. The six habits of highly respectful physicians. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study Says HIV Could Be Eliminated in a Decade Nov 26, 2008
Other experts questioned whether the strategy might infringe on patient's rights. Once people test positive for HIV, they would be advised to start treatment, even if they weren't sick. (Newsmax)
Adequate pain care sorely lacking for patients Oct 31, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Adequate pain care sorely lacking for patients. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
When all else fails, blaming the patient often comes next Oct 24, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. When all else fails, blaming the patient often comes next. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Always a doctor, even in the dying of the light Oct 15, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Always a doctor, even in the dying of the light. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Campaign myth: Prevention as cure-all Oct 10, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. Campaign myth: Prevention as cure-all. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
E.R. confunsion Sep 17, 2008
HEALTH / PATIENT'S RIGHTS. E.R. patients often left confused after visits. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
French patients demand standing at cancer test inquiry Jul 5, 2008
Park helped establish a patient's rights group in St-Pierre-Miquelon for those affected by the faulty tests from Eastern Health after hearing about a French woman's struggle to find out about potential problems with her breast cancer treatment. "That's when I discovered what this person was going through since 2005, and it is really abominable," Park said. (CBC.ca)
Both sides heard from on medicinal marijuana May 22, 2008
When one neighbor mentioned that the renters have a party every other night, with as many as six or seven cars at a time going there, Trainor stated, "It sounds like a business enterprise going on there when you have eight to ten people in the backyard having marijuana parties. There is an obvious disregard of the law."I know there was one report of this household having a party with a six month old present, while the marijuana permeated the air," he stated.Valley Oaks Childrens Services... (Gridley Herald, CA)
Health care activities scheduled Apr 11, 2008
The program will explain a patient's rights, how family members and friends can play a role in your health care wishes and advance directives that give you a way to write your wishes about treatments and choices if you can't speak for yourself. Decisions about cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life support also will be discussed. (The News-Herald)
Health facilities in the country hit 2,341 Mar 5, 2008
He said the Ghana 2008 Health Directory also highlighted Ghana's Health Services, particularly the Code of Ethics - patient's rights and responsibilities; the National Drugs Policy; Food and Drugs Boards regulations; Health Insurance operations and the Pharmacy Council. Other issues included in the Health Directory are hospitals and clinics in Ghana; Institutions and Disciplines accredited; short articles on natural cocoa powder, syphilis, tetanus, breast cancer, and healthy dieting, especially... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Did you know? Jan 24, 2008
Day 11: Catholic Charities Ombudsman Program advocates for patient's rights in nursing homes. Day 12: Elder Care Services shares information to prevent fraud and offers many resources to seniors. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Employer can't breach medical marijuana patient's rights Dec 3, 2007
Article:Employer can't breach medical marijuana patient's right:/c/a/2007/12/01/INLSTK7LF.DTL Article:Employer can't breach medical marijuana patient's right:/c/a/2007/12/01/INLSTK7LF.DTL. Sunday, December 2, 2007. (San Francisco Chronicle)
CVH, police work out plan for better communication Sep 19, 2007
This helps the police appraise the level of potential threat a patient may pose and also informs the police what a patient's rights and liberties are, so they are not violated. Perez also informed the Public Safety Committee about the current conditions at CVH in light of the Department of Justice report. (Middletown Press, CT)
Cancer treatments 'excessive' Sep 1, 2007
Such experiments had been tried previously "with a view that the information was more valuable than the individual patient's rights", said Professor Richard Bell, senior clinical adviser for the Cancer Council Victoria. "But you've got to remember you are doing these experiments on sick humans, so you need to have some very careful thought about the morality and ethics of doing it.". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Psychiatric patients feel strain Jul 15, 2007
Investigators also found no evidence that staff and security had been trained in patient's rights. And they said the nurse should have explored the patient's reasons for wanting to keep on his jeans before resorting to force. (Boston Globe)
Civil liberties union says county violated patient's rights Jun 1, 2007
FOX 11 Fantasy Home in the Foothills by Living Spaces LLC. 10:19 AM MST on Thursday, May 31, 2007. (FOX 11, AZ)
Rx: Home Care May 26, 2007
"Margaret knows the patient's rights, comes up with a plan, tells you what you need to do and somehow makes it happen," Putman says. "But most important, she gives you hope." Jacob, now 14, is able to participate fully in school and recently traveled to Europe. (Time.com)
* AIDS legislation revamped May 22, 2007
"This change reflects our increasing understanding of the disease since the AIDS Control Act came into effect and makes the protection of patient's rights a central goal," said Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Huang Sue-ying (Q^), one of the legislators sponsoring the amendment. Until now, foreign spouses who became infected with HIV could be deported from Taiwan regardless of circumstances, whereupon they could apply for re-entry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Longing for days when doctors still advised Mar 5, 2007
Starting in the 1970 s, a long-overdue patient's rights movement arose, exemplified by the recognition of living wills to enable people to refuse life support and by requirements that patients give their informed consent before undergoing treatment or participating in research. In effect, the relationship between doctors and patients was renegotiated to incorporate patients' wishes into medical decisions. (Boston Globe)
