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E J Church

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Understanding advance directives.

The law recognizes individuals' right to bodily integrity and the right to refuse life-prolonging medical treatment. By means of an advance directive, individuals can protect their right to accept or refuse medical treatment, even after losing their ability to provide adequate legal consent. This article examines different types of advance directives, their efficacy and current controversies surrounding them. Nothing in this article is intended as legal advice and should not be taken as such. The information provided is not a replacement for the personalized legal advice readers might wish to obtain from their own attorney.

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Radiologic aspects of street drug abuse.

The use of illicit substances is a worldwide problem. In the United States alone, governmental agencies spend more than $30 billion per year combatting drug abuse. While the war on drugs affects every citizen in one way or another, radiologic technologists have become active participants in the effort. This article offers an overview of common street drugs and discusses the role of medical imaging in diagnosing drug-related injuries and chronic conditions, studying the physiology of addiction and aiding law enforcement.

Diagnostic Imaging↗