Right Of Conscience Or Right Of Refusal?
A new federal regulation has expanded the rights of healthcare workers in the U.S. The law, known as the “Right of Conscience,” allows healthcare workers to deny services to patients in which they morally object.
The new statute, which was written in regards to abortion and birth control, overrules former state law and is raising concern throughout Maine. Critics are worried, saying the new law is vague, and that in addition to physicians and pharmacists it will include the likes of ambulance drivers and receptionists as well. Opponents are also concerned that the law may play a part in major medical procedures, including end of life decisions.
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On Monday January 19, 2009, the United States celebrated the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. The following day’s presidential inauguration proved that the late doctor’s dream is very much alive.
With winter in midseason form and January on record as one of the coldest months in Maine’s history, Mainer’s have to do all that they can to keep themselves and their cars operating in tiptop condition.
Each winter some of New England and Canada’s top high school hockey teams come to Maine to test their skills. This year’s Maine High School Hockey Invitational proved to be no exception.
When winter hits Maine, many residents look to our vast winter wonderland for fun. And as soon as snow blankets the ground, so do snowmobiles.
The U.S. Government has created a new website that provides quality ratings for each of the nation’s 16,000 Medicare and/or Medicaid nursing homes.
January is the month to register your dog in Maine, and all dogs over the age of 6 months must be licensed by the end of the month for 2009.
The holiday season is a special time for family, friends, and fun, but that special time can be difficult if you or a loved one has been seriously injured or disabled. The stress of a debilitating injury can leave one feeling incapable of helping others, and that feeling may be intensified during the holidays.