In Victoria, it is only allowed for medical reasons " such as preventing the spread of gender specific diseases." ... Medical intervention, like IVF treatment, gives these couples hope that they will be able to have a little bundle of joy themselves. ... When choosing IVF treatment for gender selection approximately half a dozen ova are fertilised. ... Linda is not the only person to complain about5 the cost of the treatment. ... So, why can't we choose the gender of our babies using IVF treatment some may say? ...

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Based on this medical history, my cousin was diagnosed with Cervical Incompetence. ... From this experience I have learned the importance of proper access to medical care. Ariana was extremely fortunate to have had parents who were able to obtain the necessary medical care for her survival. Knowing that many babies or adults may not live because they do not have modern medical procedures, has afforded me a thorough understanding of the critical necessity of appropriate medical treatment. ... Serving the community will greatly benefit many families in need of treatment. ...

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For centuries now, the female body has been targeted in the medical profession. ... In medical science, female bodies are looked upon as if they need treatment all the time. ... Is it because male don't need any gender related medical treatment and its only womens body that can be controlled. ... In the medical world of women, pregnancy may be considered as a risky business. ... They compare their experience with the medical ideal type of pregnancy. ...

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There is no cure or treatment for it either. ... Medical, clinical and educational interventions need to be provided.( Special education is usually needed due to learning disabilities and behavior problems.) ... Medical costs (over a lifetime) can range from $1.5-$2 million. ... - FAS can affect individuals from any religion or race - FAS is the leading cause of mental retardation Individuals between the ages of 12-51 who are born with FAS - 55% will at some point go to prison, mental institutions, or drug/alcohol t...

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While, like most forms of technology medical and not, abortion is not always used in appropriate ways, it is a very useful and necessary medical procedure. ... There are serious medical reasons for performing an abortion. ... Therapies used to treat cancer would be hazardous to the unborn baby, and postponing treatment would most likely give the mother only a couple of months to live making the birth of the child questionable anyway. ... The supreme court recognizes the validity of abortion for medical reasons in both Roe v. ... Some of the greatest technological achievements have been made...

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While, like most forms of technology medical and not, abortion is not always used in appropriate ways, it is a very useful and necessary medical procedure. ... There are serious medical reasons for performing an abortion. ... Therapies used to treat cancer would be hazardous to the unborn baby, and postponing treatment would most likely give the mother only a couple of months to live making the birth of the child questionable anyway. ... The supreme court recognizes the validity of abortion for medical reasons in both Roe v. ... Some of the greatest technological achievements have been made...

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Some of the medical treatments include IV hydration, replacement of lost body salts, medications to decrease nausea and medication to decrease stomach acid. ... If these treatments do not work then an intravenous catheter is used to give the mother the nutrients her and the baby need. ...

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For example, they could have been raped or conceived a baby with some medical problems, or they could have endangered their health. ... Also, some women want to have a baby, but after they get pregnant they find out that the baby that they are expecting has some medical problems. It means that the child will suffer as well the mother if the baby has been diagnosed with medical problems. The mother will spend up a lot of money on the baby's health, and probably will not be able to support all the treatment. ... Her heart was so fragile that Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shre...

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Scientists say that if they can learn how to teach these cells to be part of certain tissues, they could be used for the treatment of disease or one day even regenerate organs for transplants. Also, scientists say that they may be used to test medical drugs, all for the benefit of humanity. ...

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Abortion is an extraordinary treatment that is being used irresponsibly to get out of parenting. ... Women who underwent abortion treatments are at a higher susceptible rate of ectopic pregnancies, pelvic inflammatory disease, and the chance of miscarriage. ... A big reason why abortions should not become illegal because it will not stop the treatment itself. ... Doctors, and other healthcare practitioners are trained in the medical field, so recommendations or regulations should be made by them. As a society we would not want the government putting regulations on what treatments are ordinary ...

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There is overwhelming agreement on this point in countless medical, biological, and scientific writings." ... There is overwhelming agreement on this point in countless medical, biological, and scientific writings." ...

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The current federal administration and Congress have brought back anti-choice policies, installed religious political extremists in key administration posts and on the federal bench, and pushed ideology rather than scientific or medical evidence in domestic and international reproductive health policy. ... "This ban makes no exception for a woman's health even though it outlaws medically necessary abortions. ... Supreme Court and the medical community agree that women, in consultation with their families and doctors - not politicians -should decide the best and safest medical treatment." ...

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Treatment by the doctor may be given to the mother as long as the treatment is meant to cure the illness and not abort the pregnancy. If the unborn child dies as a secondary result of these treatments then this is considered and indirect abortion. ... The term he proscribes is legitimate defence and it is defined as, "The intrinsic value of life and the duty to love oneself no less then others".9 In the Bible it also states, "You shall love your neighbour as yourself"(Mk 12:31); this coincides with indirect abortion because the mother of the unborn child must choose to seek...

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Volunteer Medical Clinic 926 S.W.2d 572, the plaintiff, Tanisha Roddy, age 16, and her mother, Janet Roddy, brought a medical malpractice action for perforation of her uterus against Edgar Perry, the doctor who performed the abortion, and Volunteer Medical Clinic, the facility where the abortion was performed. ... In July,1990 she spent two weeks visiting her aunt in New York City and while there she sought medical treatment for a vaginal infection from her aunt's ob/gyn. ... A medical report signed by the treating doctor indicated that, to the best of his knowledge, she suffered no perma...

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Besides emotional trauma, discomfort and cost for treatment, STD's cause many problems. ... Without treatment, chlamydia can cause infertility, P.I.D. and tubal pregnancy. ... (Cost) The direct cost of STD's include medical care, drugs, and potential funeral expenses. ...

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The services that they do provide are as follows: For both men and women P.P. offers healthcare, cancer screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, birth control, permanent sterilization, and confidential HIV testing. ... Although P.P. asserts that both parenthood and non-parenthood are both valid personal decisions, they do ensure that if chosen, women who seek abortion will receive one in "medically safe- conditions, legally, and at a reasonable cost. ...

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A learning disability can be classified as a neurological disorder in which the person's brain is wired differently. Children who have learning disabilities are often just as smart as or even smarter than their classmates; they simply have difficulties reading, writing, spelling, and organizing info...

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Also, some women with medical issues with babies can have complications, when giving birth. ... Medical Ethics. ... George Bush administration decided to create a law that allowed doctors use their conscience to choose to offer the abortion treatment. Obama administration argued against this regulation saying that doctors regardless of conscience, should be able to provide the treatment to women. ... And then having the woman do all the medical checkup of the fetus, without having her use own insurance coverage to pay for an abortion. ...

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Throughout the years of history, there existed several controversial topics which have caused severe discrepancy among different groups of people. Abortion is a highly controversial issue which has been constantly argued over for the past few years and probably for many years to come in ...

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Yet, another study conducted by the American Medical Association (1992) explains that some women may experience sensations of regret, sadness or guilt after an abortion, the overwhelming responses are relief and happiness. ... A study was conducted by Greer (1976) and Frank (1985) which explained that the first study they followed up with 326 women and found that 6.5% were undergoing psychiatric treatment post abortion. ...

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In every country except South Africa the patients are not responsible for the cost of treatments. ... If this law were in affect then there would be lesser people in debt trying to pay off medical bills, because even with insurance, your insurance company will only pay so much. ...

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Prior to the twentieth week, pregnant women are allowed to remain on sea duty if, in an emergency situation, medical treatment can be obtained within 6 hours (Navy and Marine Corps) or 3 hours (Coast Guard). ...

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CORE 1 analyzes civil rights as well as equal treatment for women in America. ... Grady, medical examiner for the Florida State Attorney's office, says, "I believe it can be stated with certainty that abortion causes more deep-seated guilt, depression, and mental illness then it ever cures" (38 Novak). Grady is drawing upon his years of experience as a medical examiner and concludes that when a woman aborts a fetus, she is causing more pain and problems mentally and socially than if she bears the child. ...

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Lohman, who had no formal medical training or hospital experience, adopted a trade name and became known as Madame Restell. ... By 1844 the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal released information that there was an increase in the number of abortionists and their customers which evidence shows that advertising had a role in that increase. ... In 1859 the American Medical Association (AMA), composed of regular physicians, began a campaign against abortion. ...

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Health, beauty and success are a major part of today's society. When a couple decide to conceive a child, they hope for a healthy, disease free and beautiful infant. When a question is made about their ability to produce such a child, most parents fear the worst. With genetic testing, parents would ...

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