Informed Consent

Where did the bodies come from?

Michael Cook | 25 February 2010
The Lancet asks questions

Consciousness still flickers in some “vegetative” patients

Michael Cook | 10 February 2010
New study with astounding results

Do they want population control in Massachusetts?

Michael Cook | 15 January 2010
Woman sterilised without consent

Inferior organs transplanted to solve shortage

Michael Cook | 17 December 2009
Are patients being informed?

NFL concussion rules could change football culture

Jared Yee | 12 December 2009
NFL releases new concussion regulations

Argentina will force children of “desaparecidos” to take DNA test

Michael Cook | 12 December 2009
Under pressure from Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo
  
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