Jahi McMath, Race, and Bioethics
Twice upon a time, there was a girl who died. The death certificate that New Jersey issued to 17-year-old Jahi McMath on June 22 was the second one issued for her. California issued McMath’s first death certificate in December 2013. McMath had been admitted to Children’s Hospital Oakland on December 9 for a routine tonsillectomy… Read more
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Source: blog.bioethics.net - Category: Medical Ethics Authors: Susan Gilbert Tags: Health Care bioethics Brain Death Chronic Conditions and End of Life Care Hastings Bioethics Forum Health and Health Care Jahi McMath race syndicated Source Type: blogs
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