Triple Helix, Easter 2009
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Stem cells - The truth (gradually) comes out
Almost ten years ago, after the 1999 Donaldson Report recommended allowing scientists to clone human embryos for stem cell research using somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), Triple Helix called the...Read Full Editorial...
Coroners and Justice Bill
Hijack attempt underway - In recent months and as part of a concerted campaign, assisted dying has constantly been in the media spotlight through the Debbie Purdy case (seeking immunity for her...Read Full News Review...
Obama and global health
What will the Presidency mean for the world's most vulnerable? - Barack Obama's inauguration as US President has largely been seen around the world as positive, but what will it mean for global...Read Full News Review...
End of life care in Scotland
Comprehensive palliative provision or physician assistance to die? - CMF has about 450 doctor and 100 student members in Scotland, and since devolution of health policy, they have had to face some...Read Full News Review...
Like a virgin?
The details prove that social factors encouraging virginity do show benefit - The Chief Medical Officer advocates total abstinence from alcohol for under-15s, (1 ) but encouraging abstinence from...Read Full News Review...
Dementia
Cameron Swift calls more Christians into caring for people with dementia. - Key points - After reviewing aspects of dementia and commenting on its impact, the author reflects on recent coverage, both...Read Full Article...
Spiritual support in palliative care
Scott Murray graduated in Aberdeen, and served as a medical missionary at Chogoria Hospital, Kenya for seven years. Returning to general practice in Edinburgh, he used a community participatory...Read Full Article...
A New Year resolution
I write this at the start of a new year, when many people make resolutions. It's an opportunity to make a change - a positive action to stop doing one thing, or start doing something else. Although...Read Full Juniors...
Staff behaving badly
Rachel Pope on negative behaviours in the workplace. - Following personal experiences the author, a physiotherapist, became interested in negative behaviours in the NHS. She discusses published...Read Full Article...
Friend of 'Sinners'?
In his 2003 Rendle Short Lecture (1) which stimulated much debate, paediatrician Chris Richards argued that much government health policy was aimed at 'harm reduction' rather than at reducing the...Read Full Article...