On the watch in nursing homes

Article Abstract:

A coalition of advocates for the elderly are seeking for the passage of a federal law that would allow families to install video cameras in 17,000 nursing homes across the US. According to advocates, the `granny cams' might discourage nurses' aides from committing neglect and abuse against the nation's 1.6 million nursing home residents. Meanwhile, nursing home officials said the move is an invasion of residents' privacy and could add to employee stress.

Public affairs, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing & Rest Homes

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Sentiment on tobacco shifts

Article Abstract:

The $145-billion penalty assessed by a Florida jury on the tobacco industry is seen as a significant shift in the public's attitude toward the issue of smoking. Previous lawsuits against the industry have been won by cigarette manufacturers because most juries see smoking as a matter of choice. The latest verdict cites the tobacco industry for deliberately lying and deceiving the public on the health issues regarding their product.

Cigarettes, Cigarette Manufacturing

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Jury: tobacco industry liable

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A jury in Miami, FL, has found the cigarette industry guilty of conspiring to conceal and deceive smokers about the addictive and dangerous attributes of their products. The verdict ended the initial phase of the first class-action lawsuit brought against the tobacco industry. While the case named only nine plaintiffs, it sought damages amounting to $200 billion for the suffering caused by cigarettes to 500,000 Florida smokers.

Tobacco Products, Tobacco Manufacturing

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