Should hospitals test pregnant women for drug use without their consent? Hospitals‚ during their normal course of treatment should test pregnant women for drugs of any type‚ whether legal or not. Of course‚ the patient should be informed of such testing‚ but consent should not be required. Findings of illegal drugs should be used to educate and treat the mother for an addiction rather than informing law enforcement of such an activity. Hospitals are in the business of treating people’s ailments
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his or her welfare. Now‚ should drug use by pregnant women be considered child abuse? Babies should be born healthy‚ not have the risk of dying. But‚ when women are scared to seek prenatal care‚ abortions are not considered child abuse‚ and pregnant women have to smoke marijuana for medicinal reasons‚ might change your mind. Paul A. Logli‚ an Illinois prosecuting attorney‚ argues that it is the government’s duty to enforce children’s rights to begin with a healthy‚ drug-free minded‚ and healthy
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On the evening of October 12th‚ 2016 I attended an event called “Got Consent” sponsored by learning beyond the classroom. During this event‚ Officer Dorcey and several guest speakers spoke about domestic violence and sexual consent. In this paper‚ I will argue that without consent or while under the influence of alcoholic substance it is not okay to pursue sexual activity. I will argue this by giving exemplification from the occasion I have previously mentioned attending and my experiential perspective
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“SHOULD A PREGNANT WOMAN BE PUNISHED FOR EXPOSING HER FETUS TO RISK?” TAMEA SPURLIN HEALTH RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITY (HS542) JANURARY 23‚ 2011 PROFESSOR GOMILLION In my opinion‚ pregnant women should be punished for partaking in legal behaviors such as taking fertility medication‚ smoking‚ and drinking‚ all of which can cause harm to the fetus. I think a woman should subordinate her right to control her life when she decides to become
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Should drug abuse by pregnant women be considered child abuse? What is drug abuse? Drug abuse is a pattern of use of a substance that is not considered dependant‚ mean using a drug that is not prescribed to you. Abuse of drugs or alcohol by parents and other caregivers can have negative effects on the health‚ safety‚ and well-being of children. People tend to try drugs once and then again and that’s how they become addicted. People that are strained out on drugs usually need a lot of help. The
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HeLa Cells: Taken Without Consent and Used for Profit HeLa cells have been around for 65 years. Most people have never heard of HeLa cells. Medical researchers‚ scientist and biologist know all about them. HeLa cells are a group of cells or “line” taken from a patient and used for scientific research. These groups or lines are usually named after the donor. The cells get their name from the first two letters of the first and last name of the donor. In this case‚ the donor was a poor black woman named
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HIV AND PREGNANT WOMEN When people discover they are HIV positive‚ the though must be inconceivable. People‚ think “why me?” and it seems as though the world is crumbling down around them. Of course‚ everyone reacts differently and develops his or her own way to cope; however‚ it is crucial for him or her to realize that he or she is not alone and other people are fighting the same battle. The anxiety and stress about what the future holds takes over all thoughts and takes a toll on the body‚ making
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Prosecution of Pregnant Drug Abusers Drug abuse is an epidemic in our country. While substance abuse is commonly thought to be a plague of the poor‚ the fact is that it is widespread and has no demographic preference. It can affect anyone regardless of age‚ sex‚ race and economic status. A group of illicit drug abusers that may be largely overlooked are pregnant women. This group of people not only harms themselves‚ but also their unborn children. A woman must be held accountable for the health
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Natalie Roberto Research Paper: Child Development Nutrition “Must-Knows” for Pregnant Women The single most important thing that you can do for your baby is to eat a healthy‚ well-balanced diet. A well-balanced diet is one that includes foods from all food groups in appropriate amounts‚ to ensure proper nutrition. One of the most important times to be healthy is the time before and during pregnancy. Pregnant women should know what to eat‚ what not to eat‚ and the vitamins and minerals that are needed
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Drugs: Should Their Sale and Use Be Legalized? Within the last 50 years‚ drug legalization has been a very hotly debated topic in the United States society. It almost seems that every "street drug" was once legal‚ but banned soon after its introduction in society. Illegal substances that one sees today were once synthesized and created by chemist such as LSD‚ ecstasy‚ methamphetamine‚ cocaine‚ and etc.‚ and at some point used for medical reasons‚ however during many circumstances were deemed illegal
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