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Although these patient rights are not written anywhere, there are some rights that are thought of to be true or given. Some of these rights are based on respect and some on the responsibilities of the patient,

I liked this article and i especially enjoyed the part that lists some of the patients responsibilities, one of which was "respect the providers". I think some patients don't understand that just because they are in pain, it does not give them the right to be overly rude to their healthcare providers (i.e nurses, doctors ma, pharmacists, etc).

Only one state, Oregon, has legalized assisted suicide. The Oregon statute, which went into effect in October 1997, provides that a doctor may prescribe, but not administer, a lethal dose of medication to a patient who has less than six months to live. Two doctors must agree that the patient is mentally competent and that the decision was voluntary. As of April 1999, 23 patients were given drugs under the statute, and 15 of them used the drugs to commit suicide. A report released by the Oregon state Health Division reviewing the first year of the law's implementation found that the law was working well and had not been subject to abuse.

There are many benefits for cancer patients to use medical marijuana. It reduces nausea, gives an increased ability to digest food which in turn gives cancer patients the nutrients they need to survive. It also calms the nerves of cancer patients. There are 15 states who have legalized medical marijuana in the United States and it is also legal in Canada.

Dr. Bob Sears writes about his thoughts on California Bill AB2109 and his fear that Dr.'s will refuse to sign the required form for thier patients vaccination exemption. He feels this way because he says some Dr.'s will force their own feelings about required vaccines on their patients or won't sign because of liability issuse. Those children who are unable to get the required signature will not be admitted to school and it will affect their education.

This article provides information on a medical practice in Chicago that does not require vaccinations for the children the care for. They state that none of their patients have Autism and only one child has Asthma. They compare their patients and the children of the Amish in rural Lancaster who also have never been vaccinated. Although federal health authorities dismiss the argument that vaccines can cause Autism it is hard to overlook the fact that children who are not vaccinated do not develop Autism.

This site talks about the psychologist and psychiatrist who do not believe they should have to inform the authorities of patients who may become dangerous. Is this really a violation of patient confidentiality?

This article discusses the ethics behind banking the blood from a baby's umbilical cord and using the stem cells to treat sick people. It informs us that the blood from one cord is only enough to treat one patient and that, as the demand for cord blood increases, the ethics behind the storage and usage of cord blood may become compromised.

Oregon has a system in place for people to make some choices about their end of life care and whether they want to have their lives sustained or not. The state has set up a database for EMT's and doctors to make it easier to follow the wishes of the patients. Most patients who fill out the POLSR don't want to be resuscitated.

Marijuana has its advantages which can ease the pain of a patient with cancer or AIDS. But some signs have also shown cancer cells growth in animals. Many believe that Marijuana can have an adverse affect on the brain. Long term effects can happen after a person has been on marijuana for a very long time and decides to get off. There are many pros and cons to this drug.

This article touches on what Michigan doctors and the public feel about Physician assisted suicide and euthanasia. An outstanding number of doctors and public agree that Physician Assisted suicide should be a way for patients with terminally ill disease should pass.

We have all heard about "Obamacare". Here's a look at what the arguments are all about. Is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act unconstitutional or lawful? Can the government force every legal citizen to buy insurance? Or does that over-step the rights of its very citizens? It seems, the answer lies in interpretation.

Some freedoms may come at the expense of others. It is being said now, by ATF and federal law, that anyone who is known to be using or addicted to any drug that is illegal under federal, not state law, cannot purchase a weapon. This includes individuals who are medicinally using marijuana. Laws are still unclear as to what the consequences are for not admitting to using the drug when purchasing a weapon.

This site talks about how the new Federal HIPAA law protects patients privacy regarding personal health information. Rules have been set as to who can view medical records without the patients approval. This includes health insurance companies, HMO's, and health care providers.

The right of a patient to refuse treatment is based upon five constitutional protections [1]: n the 8th amendment's protection against cruel and unusual punishment n the 1st amendment's protection of free speech (freedom of thought / ideas) n the 1st amendment's protection of freedom of religion n the more broadly interpreted right to privacy n the 14th amendment's protection of liberty (the right to be free from unjustified intrusions on personal security).

Opinions are listed in this article. Personal opinions usually stem from experiences. Its a personal freedom taken away from the affected patient.

This article talks about whether doctor assisted death is "mercy or murder." There are factors that come into play such as, emotional stress or physical pain that determine what kind of help the patient needs.

The healthcare system should really be able to check the immigration status of patients, from experience it makes it uncomfortable for others in the hospital. We recently went into the hospital and it felt like a party was going on in labor and delivery waiting room when there was about 20 people in there screaming at a football game. No matter how many times the nurse went in, the noise did not go away at all.

This article talks about how marijuana has increased by teenagers and talks about passing the law would help regulate the use of marijuana. Talks about some states that already have legalization and how they dont have as many habitual abusers.

This article talks about medical marijuana an how it helps with cancer patients. It talks about how kids on the street are able to get it no matter if it is legal or not so why not make it legal.

In this article, the author explain how if legalizing marijuana or cannabis, you benefit those with medical needs. Not only that, but it will allow the government to better controls it from the youth. Also proposes that it is better than other things the youth tries out, like alcohol, and cocaine.

In this article, the author is explaining how marijuana has been used in the past for many medical uses and how it is starting to be known to help those with medical needs.

Studies have shown in 2006 that marijuana oils actually reduce malignant cancer cells. This artilce talks about a experiment proving marijuana reverses the cancer cells in leukemia patients with no side effects.

The law prohibits assisted killing, Think we should get this changed for the terminal ill patient