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Context: Seasonal & H1N1 Influenza
January 1, 2010
Each year, around 5-20 percent of the population gets the seasonal flu, and...
The New York State Mandate
January 1, 2010
In late August 2009, New York became the only state to mandate influenza...
Pandemic Flu and Hospital Visiting Hours
January 1, 2010
H1N1 flu dominated the news in recent months. While the current tide of...
Solidarity and Lessons Learned
January 1, 2010
Arguably better from an ethical, and pragmatic, perspective would be...
Is there an Ethical Obligation to be Vaccinated?
January 1, 2010
The New York State Health Department's attempt at mandatory healthcare worker...
Can We Return to Normal?
January 1, 2010
In the post 9-11 world where we take off our shoes at the airport despite the...
Influenza Quick Facts
January 1, 2010
Every year in the United States, on average 5 to 20 percent of the population...
About Vaccine
January 1, 2010
As discussed elsewhere in this issue, health care workers have a strong ethical...
Should We Send Illegal Immigrants Back Home when they Seek Medical Care?
October 1, 2009
Also: three myths about the ethics of health care reform, Paying physicians to...
When Parents Say No to Medical Treatment for their Children
May 1, 2009
Also: Ethics consult FAQs and President's council on Bioethics