Secondly, minors are currently allowed to seek confidential medical treatment for many other more serious conditions such as alcohol and drug abuse. Lastly, this bill "seriously infringes" on a person's right to confidential medical treatment. ... Currently, a minor (male of female) is able to receive confidential medical treatment for mental health conditions, drug and alcohol abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases. ... The Family Foundation of Virginia claims that, "Under no other circumstance in Virginia is a child permitted to voluntarily undergo a major medical procedure without...

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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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Prenatal screening has become a routine part of a pregnant women's medical care since the early 1970s (Development of Prenatal). ... In order to enchance a passion for this career, it is required that four years of undergraduate school,medical school, and passing several different boards is necessary (Olt). ... Graduate from an approved school as well as completing an Obstetrics Gynecology residency program that is accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education(ACGME) ("Obstetrician/Gynecologist"). ... She expresses what she wished she would have knew and what she wishe...

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Induced abortion is not to be confused with essential medical treatment to save the mother's life that results in the death of her baby; there is a clear difference between essential medical treatment during pregnancy, and the direct targeting of the life of the unborn baby. ... Doctor Thomas Stuttaford, The Times newspaper's medical correspondent has recently written: "Breast cancer is diagnosed in thirty three thousand women in Britain each year; of these, an unusually high proportion had an abortion before eventually starting a family. ...

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Background FAS is a medical diagnosis that refers to a specific cluster of anomalies associated with the use of alcohol during pregnancy. ... ependent woman who seek treatment" (McCuen, 1994). Treatment regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is basically twofold. ... Treatment programs for these individuals should include special education and vocational training. ... For those who are not affected, treatment needs to be geared toward prevention. ...

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The term Fetal Alcohol Syndrome was first published in a 1973 article in the British medical journal The Lancet (O'Neil, 2013). A group of psychiatrists and pediatricians at the University of Washington Medical school collaboratively defined the defects and developmental delays that can affect children born to alcoholic mothers. ... Society has a tendency to use jail as residential treatment. ... Alcohol rehabilitation programs are seen in a variety of settings, including: hospital in-patient and out patient programs, residential rehab programs, partial hospitalization or day treatment...

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(Sacks, 1997) In order for these alternative programs to work effectively we must first understand that pregnancy during incarceration is a high-risk situation both medically and psychologically for both inmate mothers and their children. ... "With the increasingly growing population of incarcerated women, especially pregnant women there is a greater risk of more complex medical problems a fact that the male-oriented correctional systems fail to recognize" (Acoca, 1998). According to the 1996 National Counsel on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) study pregnant incarcerated women also noted...

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It will identify those at risk, and finally discuss current treatment, nursing management, and prevention. ... There is no single cause of PPD but factors that are known to increase the risk include depression during pregnancy, or a history of PPD with a previous pregnancy, first pregnancy, fatigue, hormonal fluctuations, medical complications associated with the pregnancy, personal or family history of mental illness, and certain personality traits such as low self-esteem, or immaturity. ... Once PPD has been detected or reported treatment should consist of psychotropic agents as first-lin...

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Some individuals supported the defunding, expressing that other medical facilities are just as qualified as Planned Parenthood to provide inexpensive health care to those with low income ("No Funding for Planned Parenthood – No Problem"). ... Supporters of Planned Parenthood believe that low-income families would not be able to receive quality medical care without the organization. Sarah Primrose (2012) states, "Planned Parenthood assists 800,000 women with lifesaving breast exams, more than four million Americans with testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, ...

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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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The study covers the area of psychology in the assessment of human mental health and psychological treatment. ... Medical professionals and other mental health practitioners give appropriate advice based on the available knowledge on the research study. ...

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The main way to reduce known and potential complications is to ensure that those who receive ICSI treatments have no other safer alternatives. Ectogenesis Ectogenesis is defined as "developing an embryo or embryonic tissue in vitro, or within an artificial environment,"" (On-line Medical Dictionary) in other words, creating a test-tube baby that never touches the womb. ...

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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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