| Article/Commentary |
 | 08/30/05 Doctor accused of racial remark to fat patient
N.H. officials investigating complaints against embattled physician |
| 09/10/05 Rate of Premature Birth Hits New High in U.S.
Potential causes of premature births: high rates of induced births, C-sections, and the use of fertility drugs... |
| Dementia and the Voter
As the US gears up for another presidential election, a sleeper issue has arisen on medical, ethical, legal, and political radar: Many people with advanced dementia appear to be voting. The Washington Post |
| Discrimination and Racism in Health Care
Position Statement of the American Nurses Association
Keywords: Racism |
| Ending Discrimination in Health Insurance - Mental Health
From the American Psychological Association - Discrimination in insurance for mental health services must end if all Americans are to receive truly fair and equitable health care. |
| Finally, Women's Studies
Georgetown University joins long-delayed national effort to plumb the medically relevant differences between women and men. The Washington Post
Keywords: Women |
| HIV/AIDS Discrimination in Health Services
Such discrimination is a Human Rights Violation, according to a 2003 report of the Pan American Health Organization Report. |
| Maker of Heart Drug Intended for Blacks Bases Price on Patients' Wealth |
| Second Class Care - Discrimination Against Older Patients
This AARP article asks if it is ethical to withhold treatment because, "At your age, I don't want to put you through this." Does it reflect concern or ageism? |
| Seeking a fair deal to working women for maternity
Discussion about new international standards on maternity protection |
| The Role of Diabetes Health Care Professionals in Diabetes
Link to PDF report reflecting the collaborative efforts of the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators in the area of legal advocacy.
Keywords: Diabetes |
| Two Health Systems - Black and White
A NEJM study finds that inferior qualifications and less access to resources among doctors who treat black patients may contribute to racial disparities in the quality of U.S. health care. CNN.com
Keywords: race, disparity |
| Law/Policy |
 | American Academy of Pediatrics Position on Critically Ill Infants (516K)
AAP's Position on withholding treatment from critically sick infants. Explores the application of Baby Doe legislation
Keywords: Infant, Baby, Doe |
| Web Resource |
| HIV AIDS Stigma and Discrimination
From the international AIDS charity, Avert. |
| Case |
 | Patients Preferences: Discrimination in Healthcare? (148K)
CHE e-Cases in Ethics newsletter
Keywords: patient, rights, satisfaction, discrimination |
