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Of Apples And Trees: Adoption And Informed Consent, Ellen Wertheimer
Of Apples And Trees: Adoption And Informed Consent, Ellen Wertheimer
Working Paper Series
This article argues that the doctrine of informed consent should apply to the process of adopting a child. There is substantial evidence that all adopted children are at higher risk of learning disabilities and mental health problems than nonadopted children. The article first summarizes the social science evidence demonstrating these risks and discusses some of the reasons why more extensive studies have not yet been done. The article then turns to the law of informed consent as created and applied in the contexts of medicine and law, and concludes that informed consent doctrine should apply to the process of adoption. …
The Tort Duty Of Parents To Protect Minor Children, Vincent R. Johnson, Claire G. Hargrove
The Tort Duty Of Parents To Protect Minor Children, Vincent R. Johnson, Claire G. Hargrove
Villanova Law Review
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Deliberate Indifference Or Not: That Is The Question In The Third Circuit Jail Suicide Case Of Woloszyn V. Lawrence County, Shevon I. Scarafile
Deliberate Indifference Or Not: That Is The Question In The Third Circuit Jail Suicide Case Of Woloszyn V. Lawrence County, Shevon I. Scarafile
Villanova Law Review
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