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An Examination of Do Not Resuscitate Compliance: Hospital Ownership and Cost Considerations
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Author
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Porter, Petra
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Date Created
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2015
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Subjects--Topical
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Public health, Government policy, Medical ethics
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Description
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My dissertation sheds light on unwanted treatment in the larger context of the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA). I focus specifically on the impact of Catholic hospitals on compliance with do not resuscitate (DNR) orders. Drawing from institu...
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Racial Disparities in Direct-to-Consumer Pharmaceutical Advertising
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Author
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Cavallo, Stephany
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Date Created
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2014
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Subjects--Topical
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Government policy
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Description
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Reducing health disparities by increasing access to health information is a national priority. Research demonstrates that direct-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) is effective in educating consumers about health issues. However, research also identif...