Personally, I do not believe that knowing that a child will have a challenge or disability is necessarily a reason not to bring the child into the world, but it must be the decision of those who will be responsible for caring for the child for the next 21 years. If a parent or parents…
Category: Healthcare
Lawsuit: Woman sues GHS for invasion of privacy after sex assault reported to police, insurance
Derek Dellinger and Amanda Shaw report: A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Greenville Health System, alleging that they violated her privacy after a sexual assault. The woman, who is known “Jane Doe” in the suit filed Wednesday, details an assault which happened in May 2016 at a downtown Greenville bar. The next day,…
DNA tests a hot holiday item despite privacy concerns
Carol Ann Alaimo reports: One of this year’s hottest holiday gifts has privacy advocates worried. In Tucson and elsewhere, sales of home DNA testing kits are soaring, spurred by discount pricing and ubiquitous TV ads that promise users insights into their family heritage. But the saliva tests can also reveal propensities for diseases, and critics…
Will the Department of State start collecting medical details on visa applicants?
Does the president’s extreme vetting now include asking about visa applicants’ medical status? How much medical information should visa applicants have to disclose? And on what medical basis will decisions be made to approve or reject the application? What is this really about? If there are those who have been malnourished or mistreated or who…