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"A timely, insider account of an important and controversial step in British Columbia's strategic effort to respond to the overdose crisis. Canada is in the middle of an opioid crisis. Since the province of British Columbia declared a public health emergency in 2016, more than 9,400 people have died of drug poisoning in BC--an average of six people a day--with nearly 1,500 apparent opioid-related deaths in the first eight months of 2022. In Decrim, Kennedy Stewart, mayor of Vancouver from 2018 to 2022, recounts historic progress in addressing this crisis. January 31, 2023, is the beginning of a three-year trial period for decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs in British Columbia, a ground-breaking change in Canada's approach to drug use. Kennedy Stewart has written Decrim to tell the story of how this remarkable policy change came about and the enormous challenges faced by those who fought for it--including its contribution to him losing his bid for mayoral re-election. In Decrim, Stewart lays out how ending the "war on drugs" and recognizing the overdose crisis as a public health issue will help reduce stigma related to substance use, increase access to health services, and decrease harms related to criminalization in British Columbia."--

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"As the Stanford health economist Liran Einav and the MIT economist and MacArthur Genius Amy Finkelstein argue, our health care system was never deliberately designed, but rather pieced together to deal with issues as they became politically relevant. The result is a sprawling yet arbitrary and inadequate mess. It has left 30 million Americans without formal insurance. Many of the rest live in constant danger of losing their coverage if they lose their job, give birth, get older, get healthier, get richer, or move. It's time to tear it all down and rebuild, sensibly and deliberately. Marshaling original research, striking insights from American history, and comparative analysis of what works and what doesn't from systems around the world, Einav and Finkelstein argue for automatic, basic, and free universal coverage for everyone, along with the option to buy additional, supplemental coverage. Their wholly original argument and comprehensive blueprint for an American universal health insurance system will surprise and provoke."--Publisher marketing.

This report presents an analysis of the implications of flexible spending accounts for active-duty service members and their families that would allow pre-tax payment of dependent care expenses, insurance premiums, and out-of-pocket medical expenses.

¿Dieses Buch richtet sich an Pflegende auf der Intensivstation und ist ein Leitfaden für die Betreuung von Patienten mit extrakorporaler Membranoxygenierung, kurz ECMO. Diese spezielle Therapie ist ein expandierendes Verfahren, welches gerade in den letzten Jahren in Deutschland eine breite Anwendung findet. Die erfahrenen Autoren sind Spezialisten auf dem Gebiet und bieten Fachwissen auf höchstem Niveau in verständlicher Sprache. Lernen Sie alles Relevante für eine gute und sichere Pflege Ihrer Patienten!

To erfarne retsmedicinere tager os med på arbejde verden rundt i forbindelse med naturkatastrofer, krig, terror og tortur. Bogen er en ærlig, åbenhjertig og nogle gange rystende brevveksling gennem knap tre årtier. Hougen og Rogde bruger hinanden som både faglige sparringspartnere og som en trøstende skulder, når der er brug for det. Sammen og hver for sig har de oplevet vold og katastrofer af dimensioner, som i flere tilfælde overgår fantasien.I bogen kommer vi tæt på terrorangrebet i 2011 på Oslo og Utøya, tsunamien i Thailand i 2004, branden på Scandinavian Star i 1990 samt krigshandlingerne på Balkan i 1990?erne og i Gaza i dag - og til mange andre steder verden over, hvor et menneskeliv ikke er meget værd.

Since 1847, the AMA Code of Medical Ethics has set out the ethical commitments that define medicine as a profession. Through the Principles of Medical Ethics and Opinions of the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs that interpret them, the AMA Code provides timely, practical ethics guidance for physicians across the profession, regardless of specialty.

This volume explores different models of regulating the use of restrictive practices in health care and disability settings.The authors examine the legislation, policies, inspection, enforcement and accreditation of the use of practices such as physical, mechanical and chemical restraint. They also explore the importance of factors such as organisational culture and staff training to the effective implementation of regulatory regimes. In doing so, the collection provides a solid evidence base for both the development and implementation of effective approaches to restrictive practices that focus on their reduction and, ultimately, their elimination across health care sectors. Divided into five parts, the volume covers new ground in multiple respects. First, it addresses the use of restrictive practices across mental health, disability and aged care settings, creating opportunities for new insights and interdisciplinary conversations across traditionally siloed sectors. Second, it includes contributions from research academics, clinicians, regulators and mental health consumers, offering a rich and comprehensive picture of existing regulatory regimes and options for designing and implementing regulatory approaches that address the failings of current systems. Finally, it incorporates comparative perspectives from Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Germany and England.The book is an invaluable resource for regulators, policymakers, lawyers, clinicians, consumer advocates and academics grappling with the use and regulation of restrictive practices in mental health, disability and aged care contexts.

Forensic DNA Applications, Second Edition covers the latest cutting-edge research and advancements in the field and is a must-have reference for established professionals and students entering the fields of genetics and forensic DNA analysis.

An authoritative guide to understanding the current opioid crisis in America and how it can be solved.

Myth: People from marginalized backgrounds have poorer health outcomes because of poor decision-making.Through extensive research and interviews, Health Care of a Thousand Slights, Connecting Legacy to Access to Healthcare debunks this myth, demonstrating that the historical legacy of discriminatory policies and culture has had an enduring impact on healthcare access and outcomes among marginalized communities. Readers will understand the importance of improving the quality of life for Americans of color, female-identifying Americans, and LGBTQ+ Americans, among others.Inside this book you will learn: How the legacies of policies such as forced relocation, slavery and segregation, and xenophobic immigration impact healthcare access.How women across all socioeconomic levels experience disparities in healthcare.How movements for civil rights, policy and technology are being leveraged as vehicles for change.Readers will recognize not only the links between history and present day with respect to healthcare access and outcomes, but will also understand the solutions that exist to mitigate health disparities.

Public health scholars have examined racial disparities in health in the United States broadly and in specific cities, but this is the first edited collection to focus on African Americans in the South both as a whole and as a distinct population.

This book shows how the legal systems of individual European countries protect patient autonomy. In particular, it explains the role of criminal law, that is, what criminal law protection of patient autonomy looks like on a European scale in both legal and social dimensions. Despite EU integration processes, the work illustrates that the legal orders of individual European countries are far from uniform in this area. The concept of patient autonomy here is generally in the context of the patient's freedom from unwanted medical activities: the so-called negative freedom. At the same time, in countries where there are no regulations clearly criminalising the performance of a therapeutic activity without the patient's consent, the so-called positive freedom is also discussed. The book will be a valuable reference work for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in Health Law, Medical Ethics, Applied Ethics and Criminal Law.

This collection of essays, stories, and creative responses shares the voices of diverse members of the medical community and beyond through a year of disconnection and reconnection.

This book is a compilation of quotes, prayers, and thoughts from various authors, and is dedicated to nurses everywhere. These quotes are meant to bring good feelings and positive energy to your day. Some are serious, some are silly. Some may provoke a change in attitude. You may want to read one a day, or scan through the book until you find the one that resonates with you at that moment. The quotes are numbered, so you can remember the numbers of your favorites and go back to them for a little boost. Enjoy!

"This book makes a comprehensive study of all aspects that have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic while proposing practical ways to deal with those challenges. I congratulate the authors, Ambassador Pradeep Kapur and Dr. Joseph Chalil, on offering such penetrating insight towards the current situation and providing clarity on the way forward." Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a globally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Envisioning a Better World by Transforming the Future of Healthcare In "Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic," authors Pradeep K. Kapur and Dr. Joseph M. Chalil present a visionary roadmap for a transformed healthcare landscape shaped by the unprecedented challenges and lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic. This compelling work dives deep into the systemic inequities and inefficiencies exposed by the pandemic, particularly in the United States, and offers innovative solutions to ensure a resilient, equitable, and effective healthcare system for the future.The book begins with a comprehensive history of the COVID-19 pandemic, examining its origins, global spread, and the varied responses by different countries. It highlights the failures and successes in public health policies, the impacts on the environment and education, and the lessons learned from healthcare systems worldwide, including Canada, the UK, and India.Kapur and Chalil argue for a revolutionary change in how healthcare is delivered and financed, advocating for a combination of public safety nets and free-market competition. They propose a "Grand Plan" that includes decoupling health insurance from employment, enhancing Health Savings Accounts, and reforming medical malpractice laws. The book also emphasizes the importance of technological advancements, such as AI, telemedicine, and precision medicine, in creating a more efficient and patient-centered healthcare system.Moreover, the authors extend their vision beyond the United States, addressing the role of international organizations like the WHO and the UN in global health governance. They call for a new global order prioritizing health, education, and sustainable living, reducing the need for costly interventions and improving the overall quality of life.>About the Authors AMBASSADOR PRADEEP K. KAPUR is an acclaimed 'luminary diplomat' renowned for his distinguished career collaborating with leaders and policymakers across various continents. A graduate in engineering and management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, with distinction, Kapur was selected in the 1979 batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and served as a transformative Ambassador of India to Cambodia and Chile. He is passionate about rural community empowerment, national digital financial infrastructure, and geopolitics.DR JOSEPH M. CHALIL (MD, MBA, FACHE), a bestselling author and award-winning Global Healthcare Executive, leads numerous healthcare enterprises in the US and is the co-publisher of Universal News Network. A Fellow at the American College of Healthcare Executives, he is also an LLM candidate at the University of Edinburgh. He serves as the Complex Health Systems Chair & Faculty at Nova Southeastern University's College of Business, Florida, US.

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