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Tuberculosis Quarantine: A Review Of Legal Issues In Ohio And Other States, Paula Mindes
Tuberculosis Quarantine: A Review Of Legal Issues In Ohio And Other States, Paula Mindes
Journal of Law and Health
The increase in tuberculosis cases in the United States in recent years has led to a major reconsideration of long-dormant public health strategies. Isolation of contagious persons, whether at home or in treatment facilities is one of the measures receiving renewed attention. Public health and legal authorities must reassess these measures from the point of view of their necessity, utility and constitutionality. The law currently in force in Ohio originated before expanded protection of civil liberties. If Ohio public health officials find it necessary to use existing quarantine procedures with tuberculosis patients they will be on shaky constitutional ground. As …
Mandating Coverage For Maternity Length Of Stays: Certain Problems With The Good Idea, Kate E. Ryan
Mandating Coverage For Maternity Length Of Stays: Certain Problems With The Good Idea, Kate E. Ryan
Journal of Law and Health
This paper will outline the issues influenced by the Newborns' Act and the Maternity Law, including federalism. Likewise, the paper examines certain shortcomings of the maternity legislation. Section II focuses on Ohio's Maternity Law and whether it will prove effective as exemplified by Cleveland's maternity health care standards. Section III addresses the Newborns' Act and how it will influence federalism. Additionally, section III compares the Newborns' Act to the Maternity Law Section IV explores how the concurrent regulations may affect maternity health care.