Pain Control, Abortion and the States

The Washington Post declares that things will get better in terms of legal protection for physicians who prescribe unusually but in their view appropriately large doses of pain control, as a result of the recent court decision. The decision in the Oregon case has several effects, among them the affirmation of the priority of the states. The Post quotes all sorts of people who hold that this is a positive thing for clinicians. Maybe so. Certainly in Oregon. Probably not though in South Dakota.

The same goes for abortion.

posted Jan 22, 2006 | link | jump to the comments (2)

comments

Is this a Freudian slip or are you admitting that abortion is a form of birth control?

- by Rebecca Taylor on Jan 23, 2006 at 5:12 PM | link

Is there a third option??? Thanks for the correction

- by Glenn on Jan 23, 2006 at 5:50 PM | link

contribute a comment

Comments have been closed for this post.

what is this?

A 'Nature Top 50' science blog by the editors, staff and friends of The American Journal of Bioethics. Science writes: "To follow the latest twists in ... science stories with social impact, dive into this Web log"

The original story behind this blog

What people are saying about blog.bioethics.net

recently on blog.bioethics.net

Is Hope a Culprit in Cancer Clinical Trials?

A recent study conducted by Emory University School of Medicine found that therapeutic misconception is alive and well in Phase I cancer research. According to... (more)

Gingrich on IVF: Bad for Families, Bad for Bioethics

Scientists, reproductive specialists and andrologists had better prepare. If Newt Gingrich has his way (and wins the Presidency), he will have a whole new world... (more)

Canadians have Bieber Fever...For Organ Donation

Yes, it's true. Bieber Fever has spread far and wide. But it isn't just tweens who are following the pop star, Justin Bieber's, every move.... (more)

Caplan: Say No to Sterilization, Forced Abortion

Art Caplan discusses a troubling case regarding a 32-year-old pregnant woman known as "Mary Moe" who is pregnant for the third time and who suffers... (more)

Rallying Around Amelia: A Debate on Disability

The blogosphere and the airwaves are filled with indignation regarding what has happened to Amelia Rivera, a three year old who has a rare genetic... (more)