Public policy to ease dying pain not lethal risk
A national survey shows doctors rarely choose to end lives, with just over 3 percent prescribing lethal drugs and under 5 percent administering fatal injections. Most support pallia tive care and better guidelines, while public policy lags in recognizing pain relief as central to end of life care.
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Family kidnapping case exposes false life of Palm Beach father
The article profiles Rachael and Lisa Martin, two sisters victimized by their father Stephen Fagan who posed as Richard Martin. He allegedly lied about their mother, Barbara Kurth, now a biologist, and created a privileged life in Palm Beach. Experts say family kidnapping often masks revenge. the sisters remain by their father while society rethinks custody laws.
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Coca Cola Turf and the Liverpool artificial field debate
The piece argues against artificial turf in Liverpool schools funded by Coca Cola. It warns of health risks from hard surfaces to teens, proclaims grass fields as safer, and questions future deals with sponsors. It cautions that turf locks in costs and liabilities while advocating natural playing fields.
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Flag Amendment Sparks Political Hypocrisy Critique
A veteran argues that a proposed flag desecration amendment is a vote grabbing hypocrisy by Southern politicians. He also clarifies opposition to independent practice of certified registered nurse anesthetists while supporting nurses as essential, noting CRNAs should be supervised and not practice medicine independently.
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Letter to editor defends Jesus love for all amid gay rights debate
A reader argues Reggie White's statements on homosexuality invite religious persecution by gay rights groups. The letter urges Christians to resist judgment and discrimination, asserting Jesus offered salvation to all and that sexual orientation should not determine one's worth. The writer identifies as both Christian and gay.
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Credentialed CRNA Could Care for Loved One Under Supervision
Rich Beers MD from SUNY Health Science Center Syracuse argues that a certified registered nurse anesthetist with proper supervision can provide anesthesia care as part of a medical team, suitable for patients not pursuing independent practice.
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