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Proposals to shorten transplant list make no gains

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

There are several proposals for increasing organ donations, none of which has made much progress in America so far. The three leading ones are: • Making payments to donor families, which would cover some expenses for families willing to donate … Continue reading →

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Wales seeks organ opt-out powers

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Wales could become the first part of the UK introduce an opt-out system of organ donation under plans by the assembly government. It would mean that Welsh residents would be presumed to be organ donors unless they have joined an … Continue reading →

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Iran at forefront of stem cell research

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Though the world’s attention has focused on Iran’s advancing nuclear program, Iranian scientists have moved to the forefront in embryonic stem cell research, according to a recent joint study by Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Controversial in … Continue reading →

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Doctors make medical ethics plea

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

“Doctors can be involved with decisions concerning withdrawing and withholding treatment, approaching bereaved families about organ donation and assisted reproduction. “Indeed there has never been such an important role for medical ethics to help guide doctors in their everyday decisions.” … Continue reading →

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Call for hospital ethics experts

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

I would also say that ethics committees have an advantage in that decisions are made by discussion, and I think that is best. more

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Should sinners be made to pay?

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Imagine the look on Gordon Brown’s face when he saw the results of Bupa’s poll this week suggesting that 34% of the British public think that those who smoke, drink or are obese should take the rap for their self-inflicted … Continue reading →

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NHS ‘failing’ disabled children

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Barnardo’s and Whizz-Kidz say a chronic lack of funds and inconsistent provision across the country mean children’s needs are going unmet. more

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Medical data errors

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Patient care is being risked by hospital bosses sending medical notes abroad to be typed up, a union says. more

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NHS “privatisation”

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Fears have been fuelled the NHS is facing privatisation after firms have been asked to bid for the role of commissioning NHS care. more

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Foreign nurses clampdown by NHS

Posted on 2010-10-13 by egle.tuzaite

Over 150,000 nurses are due to retire in the next five to 10 years and we will not replace them all with home grown nurses alone. more

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