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Houston, Do We Have a Lawyer? The Legal Black Hole of Astronaut Health Care

Bill of Health

Whose medical license applies in outer space? Whose medical license applies in outer space? Critical areas like telemedicine liability, cross-border medical licensing, and mental health protection for astronauts still fall through the cracks of international law, leaving spacefarers in a legal black hole.

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The Legal and Ethical Imperative of Explicit Consent in Intimate Medical Procedures

AIHC

However, sensitive exams and other intimate tasks conducted without consent can leave patients feeling violated. Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice. of them expressed a correct understanding of what constitutes informed consent. [3] Written by: Shelby Harriel-Hidlebaugh, M.Ed.

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A Precautionary Approach to Touch in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Bill of Health

However, we find their piece at odds with the available information in the fields of P-AT and psychotherapy. We explain three major concerns: consent and autonomy, risk mitigation, and evidence and reasoning. Conditions for autonomous decision-making rely on the ability to comprehend and weigh information.

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Legal Responsibilities of Nurses in Medication Administration 

American Medical Compliance

Nurses must: Administer medications as prescribed Monitor for side effects Document properly Report any errors promptly Healthcare providers must also ensure their nurses are licensed and aware of their states regulations. Informed Consent Before giving any medication, patients have the legal right to understand what theyre receiving.

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New Portable MRI Revolutionizing Brain Research Demands Ethical and Legal Innovation

Bill of Health

Our Working Group arrived at 15 recommendations, including: High standards to become an MRI investigator: We require a license to drive, and similarly each member of the pMRI research team should have demonstrated competence to carry out their research role before they scan.

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Important practice-points for pharmacists independently initiating and furnishing Paxlovid

Natalia Mazina

The amended EUA expressly permits licensed pharmacists to independently order Paxlovid for individual patients under certain conditions. Due to potential side effects and investigational nature of Paxlovid, pharmacists initiating and furnishing Paxlovid should require an informed consent and release signed by their patients taking Paxlovid.

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Inpatient telemedicine improves care and patient satisfaction at Howard University Hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Staff addressed questions related to documentation of the visits, informed consent, government regulations, physician licensing and supervision of residents, and developed forms in the EHR. " $882,000 from the FCC. Multi-way communication.