European ministers reach EMS realignment agreement
European finance ministers agreed on a broad realignment of EMS currencies including a 5.5 percent rise for the West German mark and a 2.5 percent devaluation of the French franc. The move ends a weekend crisis that produced an unprecedented free float and raised fears over the franc and French trade deficit.
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Final say on life support rests with patient
Washington reports that a presidential commission concludes the ultimate decision about life sustaining therapy lies with the patient if competent, with families or a designated representative guiding for those lacking capacity. It urges doctors to present options, minimize burdens, and recommends hospital ethics committees to review critical choices for incompetents or comatose patients.
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