University of Texas Health Science Center - IATRO Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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10 MEN | short hair woven shoes double breasted suits with peaked lapels patterned trousers fleece activewear leather outerwear textured sweaters linen fabrics cashmere cardigans London and Japanese designs GEWEEREP FASHION WOMEN short hair “bob” wide strapped sandles man tailored look sweater dressing sarong skirts textured hosiery ear cuffs draped swimwear neon dayglo dressing skinny knit dresses Stephen Sprouse designs LEEE SEG Hermann Hospital has been designated the base of operations for a nationwide emergency organ transport program. Oil In- dustry Lifesaving Flights, is a network of 45 corporate planes available when emergency services are needed by a transport center. BABY DOE REGULATIONS On February 13, 1984, the Department of Health and Human Services enacted the “baby doe” pro- cedures and guidelines to prevent discrimination on the basis of handicap in connection with health care for handicapped infants. Since that time more than 20 cases have been presented to the courts for rulings. To deal with the controversial cases the government has created “baby doe” type investigative squads. The “baby doe” guidelines. .. 1. When medical care is beneficial, it should be — provided. 2. The individual’s medical condition should be the sole focus of the decision. 3. It is legal to withhold medical procedures which are clearly futile, but, supportive care should be — provided. 4. When in doubt whether to treat, a presumption | should be in favor of treatment. 5. In cases of uncertainty of treatment benefits, disability should not be the basis of the decision.