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Manipulating Fate: Medical Innovations, Ethical Implications, Theatrical Illuminations, Karen H. Rothenberg, Lynn W. Bush Jan 2012

Manipulating Fate: Medical Innovations, Ethical Implications, Theatrical Illuminations, Karen H. Rothenberg, Lynn W. Bush

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Transformative innovations in medicine and their ethical complexities create frequent confusion and misinterpretation that color the imagination. Placed in historical context, theatre provides a framework to reflect upon how the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies evolve over time and how attempts to control fate through medical science have shaped -- and been shaped by -- personal and professional relationships. The drama of these human interactions is powerful and has the potential to generate fear, create hope, transform identity, and inspire empathy -- a vivid source to observe the complex implications of translating research into clinical practice through …


Medical Treatment Of Children With Hiv Illness And The Need For Supportive Intervention: The Challenges Of Medical Providers, Families And The State, Deborah J. Weimer Jan 2003

Medical Treatment Of Children With Hiv Illness And The Need For Supportive Intervention: The Challenges Of Medical Providers, Families And The State, Deborah J. Weimer

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Human iummuno-deficiency virus (HIV) illness in children poses tremendous challenges to medical providers and families to work together to deliver optimal care. An alternative to filing "neglect" reports with the Department of Social Services is necessary to provide support and appropriate intervention to families and medical providers caring for HIV-positive children.

The creation of a neutral entity that could intervene and identify barriers to treatment and communication between the medical providers and the family would benefit all the parties involved. Knowledgeable mediators could help facilitate communication and identify appropriate support for the child and family.

Intervention would not be delayed …


Reproduction And Parenting, Taunya Lovell Banks Jan 1993

Reproduction And Parenting, Taunya Lovell Banks

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No abstract provided.


Beyond Parens Patriae: Assuring Timely, Informed, Compassionate Decicisionmaking For Hiv-Positive Children In Foster Care, Deborah J. Weimer Jan 1991

Beyond Parens Patriae: Assuring Timely, Informed, Compassionate Decicisionmaking For Hiv-Positive Children In Foster Care, Deborah J. Weimer

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No abstract provided.


Women And Aids - Racism, Sexism, And Classism, Taunya L. Banks Jan 1990

Women And Aids - Racism, Sexism, And Classism, Taunya L. Banks

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No abstract provided.


Aids And Government: A Plan Of Action, Taunya L. Banks Jan 1989

Aids And Government: A Plan Of Action, Taunya L. Banks

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No abstract provided.


Aids And The Right To Health Care, Taunya Lovell Banks Jan 1988

Aids And The Right To Health Care, Taunya Lovell Banks

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No abstract provided.


The Right To Medical Treatment, Taunya Lovell Banks Jan 1987

The Right To Medical Treatment, Taunya Lovell Banks

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No abstract provided.