According to Sole, Klein and Moseley (2013) they described consent as the principle of autonomy based on a competent adult that have right to self-determination and who can make decision about their rejection or acceptance of medical care or treatment. ... The significance of the credibility of medical regulatory bodies to uphold human right during delivery of care and treatment have led to the creation of ethical guidelines for registered health professionals. ... However, the Fraser Guideline (Wheeler, 2006) suggested that a minor can at some peculiar moment be granted the right to consent t...

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Inmates have the right to complain about prison conditions and voice their concerns about the treatment they receive. ... The medical care provided must be "adequate." Inmates who need mental health care are entitled to receive that treatment in a manner that is appropriate under the circumstances. The treatment must also be "adequate." ... It is sufficient if there is an administrative hearing before independent medical professionals. ...

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With the decision in Colorado to legalize marijuana not only for medical use, but for recreational use as well and Washington State considering the same, the question arises: Is marijuana legalization right for America? My own view is that in the case of a medical necessity, possibly, if there are no other alternatives, but in the case of recreational use absolutely not. ... The essence of Burke's argument is that these numbers increased drastically with the passage of medical marijuana in November 2000. ...

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Austin: Positivist Identity of law: what makes the law the law Law (is) = Rules + (issued by a) Sovereignty. Rules = General Commands A command is an expression of a wish backed by a threat to inflict an evil (=sanction, like telling the child to get the toy is not a command unless it is backed by a threat) in case the wish is not fulfilled, issued by someone who is willing and able to act on the threat. All commands impose obligations. But only the general rules and commands. Eg: Prohibition of importation of corn is a rule, but one that prohibits the importation of a specific shipment of ...

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