Virtual violence

Article Abstract:

The American Medical Association (AMA) has begun to take steps to curb the negative influence of different media on youth violence. Television, movies, music and video and computer games have all been found to be positively correlated to incidences of youth violence. The AMA has also addressed the issue of treating youth violence by publishing and disseminating a "Physician Guide to Media Violence." The 21-page booklet offers doctors suggestions on taking patient media histories as well as on helping parents monitor their children's viewing habits.

Prepackaged software, Software Publishers, Television Broadcasting, Television broadcasting stations, Game, Toy, and Children's Vehicle Manufacturing, MOTION PICTURES, Motion Picture and Video Industries, Manufacturing industries, not elsewhere classified, Games,Recreation Software Pkgs(Micro), Arcade Video Games, Care and treatment, Television broadcasting industry, Movie industry, Video games, Home software, Violence in television, Television violence, Arcade games, Violence in motion pictures, Movie violence, Violence in children, Child violence, Violence in mass media, Media violence

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Discrimination by DNA

Article Abstract:

Physicians should call for legal protections against insurance and employment discrimination that is based on genetic information. Doctors also should prepare themselves to counsel patients who request genetic tests. Genetic testing is becoming increasingly widespread without any public policies to guide the use of its resulting information. The American Medical Association's House of Delegates has called for prohibitions against health insurers' use of such information.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Ethical aspects, Health insurance, Health insurance industry, Genetic discrimination

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Retired, but not from medicine

Article Abstract:

Volunteer physicians can provide services for the poor and uninsured in communities throughout the US. The American Medical Assn has supported this plan and the District of Columbia delegation requested a federal feasibility study to found a National Retired Professional Volunteer Public Service Corps. The association has also requested that government-paid liability insurance and liability protection be part of the program.

SOCIAL SERVICES, Social Assistance, Volunteer Social Svcs, Laws, regulations and rules, Volunteerism, Volunteer workers in medical care, Medical volunteers

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