One of a series of papers on issues for all concerned with upholding and promoting the utmost respect for human life from fertilization. Dr. Michael Jarmulowicz, Lecturer in Histopathology, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, has his degrees in MRCPath., MB.BS., BSc.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are diseases which require direct contact to spread from one person to another because the organisms survive poorly outside the human body. Medical research shows that STD are mostly transmitted by sexual contact. Over 40 STD infections exsist. It is important to realise that the unborn child may become infected either in the womb or during birth and congenitally and perinatally acquired infections can be serious.
Date posted: 2001-12-31
The tragic case of the conjoined twins received plenty of media coverage. This article will examine some of the legal, medical and moral arguments relating to the case and the potential consequences of the unique legal judgement which was made.
Date posted: 2001-12-26
The aims of this article are: to generate debate among professionals; to present a three-way discussion that might be useful as a focus for educational purposes, particularly at undergraduate level; to challenge professionals to confront the issue of euthanasia; and to plead the case of those who request assistance in exercising autonomy by gaining control over their own deaths.
Date posted: 2001-12-25