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Disease Prevention As Drug Policy: A Historical Perspective On The Case For Legal Access To Sterile Syringes As A Means Of Reducing Drug-Related Harm, Mark Parts
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article integrates the historical medical literature and the current research, so that we can see the full extent of the harm caused by limiting availability of sterile syringes and the importance of policies providing access to sterile syringes as a part of our efforts to fight the epidemics of today and tomorrow. This article concludes that a thorough understanding of the damage created by sterile syringe restrictions is crucial to the development of effective disease prevention policies.
Attorneys And Social Workers Collaborating In Hiv Care: Breaking New Ground, Randye Retkin, Gary L. Stein, Barbara Hermie Draimin
Attorneys And Social Workers Collaborating In Hiv Care: Breaking New Ground, Randye Retkin, Gary L. Stein, Barbara Hermie Draimin
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article identifies and analyzes the complex ethical and service questions that arise when attorneys and social workers collaborate on behalf of their clients. These issues include: client confidentiality; attorney-client privilege and client waiver of the privilege; identification of the primary client and multi-party representation; legal requirements versus ethical obligations appropriate division of professional responsibilities; case reviews and consultations; and models for combing law and social work practices This article is intended to increase the understanding of and respect for the contributions of both disciplines, promote dialogue among professionals, and enhance service collaborations where appropriate.