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[About an original document published in Clermont in 1656 and entitled "Arrests du Roy, Arrests et Commissions portans establissement de l'Art des Apothicaires par toutes les Villes de France non jurée"].

This document is a part of the heritage of the public library of Clermont-Ferrand. It has been realized in 1656 by Germain Perdrix, official printer of the King, as a copy of the original printed in Paris. This document gathers some papers written during the lives of Kings Louis XIII and Louis XIV. The most important paper (published on January 20, 1637) specifies the conditions of admission to be Master in Apothecary as well as the rules of this profession.

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[Legal liability and medico-legal problems of surgeons in Turkey].

Medicine, as a profession, is quite a hard commitment, with the main aim of giving care to patients. Physicians assume professional accountability not only to their patients and relatives but also to legal authorities. In case of insufficiency in exercising this multi-dimensional accountability, they may confront legal and ethical issues. A high index of awareness of responsibility and accountability may help them avoid getting involved in unwilling situations. This article revisits physicians' and, in particular, surgeons' legal liability to medical legislation and jurisprudence in Turkey, with emphasis on medico-legal consequences.

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Medicare medical nutrition therapy: legislative process and product.

The new Medicare benefit, medical nutrition therapy (MNT), came into effect January 2002-the product of a lengthy legislative process. Over several years, evidence-based advocacy by groups such as the American Diabetic Association and the National Kidney Foundation led to a legislative product that was introduced and passed by Congress. More recently, the legislation entered an implementation process, including the most recent Coverage Determination phase. The definition of MNT and the scientific evidence supporting it are presented. Evidence-based nutrition now enters a new phase of implementation and additional analysis.

Dietetics↗

Medical prophylaxis for Swiss nuclear workers.

Medical prophylaxis for Swiss nuclear workers is prescribed by law, as for all other persons occupationally exposed to radiation. Medical examinations including questions about the personal history, a physical examination and blood counts take place on entering the job and each year thereafter. Follow-up after leaving the job is not done. With the coming new legislation, medical prophylaxis will be better adjusted to the latest requirements.

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