What doctors can do to help curb domestic violence

Article Abstract:

Every day, physicians unknowingly see victims of spouse, elder, and child abuse. As doctors, they have an obligation to recognize and treat these patients. The American Medical Association (AMA) has developed specific diagnostic and treatment guidelines for abuse, but local work is also needed. For example, the Michigan State Medical Society is conducting a Michigan-specific series of seminars on abuse and is compiling a list of shelters, legal services, and support groups. They are kicking off their efforts with a press conference and a publicized list of goals.

Aged, Column, Prevention, Child abuse, Elder abuse, Wife abuse, Conjugal violence

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Doctor group hits tobacco sport sponsorship

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Physician advocacy group Doctors Out to Care (DOC) opposed cigarette advertising at the Daytona Motorcycle Speed Week and New York City's Marlboro Grand Prix. DOC sponsored Team Obsolete, which rode in the Daytona race in Mar 1992 with a logo ridiculing R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co's cigarette mascot 'Old Joe Camel.' DOC Chmn Alan Blum determined that television coverage of the Marlboro Grand Prix violates cigarette advertising law, and he has repeatedly requested the attorney general to prosecute.

Demonstrations and protests, Antismoking movement, Marlboro Grand Prix (Automobile race), Daytona Motorcycle and ATV Expo

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It's time to retire Old Joe Camel

Article Abstract:

The R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co character Old Joe Camel should be removed from Camel products and advertising because of its influence on children. A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association found that 6 year old children recognized the character. Reynolds depends upon the youth market for new customers, but claims it does not want children to smoke. Although Reynolds admits that children link Old Joe with cigarettes, it denies that this encourages them to begin smoking.

Editorial, Economic aspects, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.

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