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Challenging Supremacy: Virginia's Response To The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, Matthew R. Farley
Challenging Supremacy: Virginia's Response To The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act, Matthew R. Farley
University of Richmond Law Review
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What's All The Headache: Reform Needed To Cope With The Effects Of Concussions In Football, Erika A. Diehl
What's All The Headache: Reform Needed To Cope With The Effects Of Concussions In Football, Erika A. Diehl
Journal of Law and Health
In order to effectively manage this public health concern, it is imperative to gain an understanding of the issues surrounding head injuries in sporting events. This Note will discuss the increasing frequency and dangers of concussions in amateur and professional football. It will suggest that athletes, schools, coaches, and doctors must become more educated on the causes and dangers of concussions in order to ensure the safety of participants. In order to do so, this Note introduces a medical overview of concussions, while briefly outlining the diagnosis, long-term effects, and management of concussions. Part III discusses the legal theories athletes …