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drjeanlus.bsky.social Dr.Jeanius @drjeanlus.bsky.social · Apr 18
OBGYN Tip of the Day 💡
No one should be performing a pelvic exam, cervical check, membrane sweep, or ultrasound on you without your consent.
Consent is not optional in healthcare.
April 18, 2026 at 9:41 PM
madintheuk.bsky.social
What Would True Informed Consent for Antidepressants Actually Look Like?
By MITUK admin

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#InformedConsent #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #EthicsInPractice #ConsentCulture
July 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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What Would True Informed Consent for Antidepressants Actually Look Like?
By MITUK admin

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#InformedConsent #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #EthicsInPractice #ConsentCulture
July 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
compandchoices.bsky.social
Compassion & Choices is honored to be featured in a recent article from The New York Times exploring the growing use of medical aid in dying and the broader conversation around end-of-life autonomy.

Read the article: https://ow.ly/gJ0j50Z6eYK

#MedicalAidInDying #EndOfLifeCare #PatientAutonomy
By September, Nearly a Third of Americans Will Live in States With Legal Aid in Dying
Despite widespread support in polls, the number of people who actually go through with the practice remains very small.
ow.ly
June 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
drel-dbh.bsky.social
This is wrong on more levels than I can count! kffhealthnews.org/news/article... #AbortionIsHealthcare #PatientAutonomy @ppfa.bsky.social @aclu.org
Voters Backed Abortion Rights But State Judges Have Final Say - KFF Health News
Though abortion rights supporters prevailed on ballot measures in seven of the 10 states where abortion was up for a vote on Nov. 5, the state supreme courts voters have elected indicate legal fights ...
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January 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
sumoh7.bsky.social
"THE PRINCIPLE OF PATIENT AUTONOMY"

We should quote that in the USA too especially relative to women's health matters.

#PatientAutonomy
November 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM
madintheuk.bsky.social
What Would True Informed Consent for Antidepressants Actually Look Like?
By MITUK admin

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#InformedConsent #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #EthicsInPractice #ConsentCulture
July 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
madintheuk.bsky.social
What Would True Informed Consent for Antidepressants Actually Look Like?
By MITUK admin

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#InformedConsent #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #EthicsInPractice #ConsentCulture
July 5, 2025 at 10:50 AM
madintheuk.bsky.social
What Would True Informed Consent for Antidepressants Actually Look Like?
By MITUK admin

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#InformedConsent #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #EthicsInPractice #ConsentCulture
July 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
New York lawmakers are grappling with the ethical complexities of assisted suicide, weighing patient autonomy against the need for vital safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals.

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#NY #NewYorkLegislation #HealthcareEthics #TelehealthImplications #CitizenPortal #PatientAutonomy
New York lawmakers discuss safeguards in assisted suicide bill for terminally ill patients
Legislators evaluate doctor referral processes and potential risks in assisted suicide regulations.
citizenportal.ai
April 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
mariliacoutinho.bsky.social
Living the medical marijuana as a patient, as worker in the industry, and as a woman walking into old age in the USA today. #aging #agency #chronicpain #autonomy #PatientAutonomy
March 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
citizenptnewsmt.bsky.social
Montana's legislature is igniting a heated debate with House Bill 637, which could reshape the future of medical aid in dying and redefine end-of-life choices for terminally ill patients.

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#MT #PatientAutonomy #EndOfLifeCare #MontanaLegislation #HealthcareEthics #CitizenPortal
Legislature advances HB 637 to regulate medical aid in dying practices
HB 637 establishes guidelines for health care providers regarding medical aid in dying.
citizenportal.ai
February 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
delawaredeathdoula.bsky.social
I made a video about Medical Aid in Dying in Delaware. It explains what it is and is not, the criteria for eligibility, and the requesting process. For those who may want it or just want to be informed.

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#MedicalAidInDying #Delaware #DeathDoula #PatientAutonomy
Dying Well in Delaware
We All Die Make Yours A Good Death
good-deathdoula.com
May 21, 2026 at 1:37 PM
citizenptnewsor.bsky.social
Oregon is on the brink of a groundbreaking law that could empower terminally ill patients to access unapproved, life-saving treatments.

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#OR #PatientAutonomy #InnovativeTherapies #HealthcareAccess
Oregon proposes expanded access law for terminally ill patients with investigational treatments
Oregon's new act allows terminally ill patients to opt for unapproved investigational treatments.
citizenportal.ai
March 1, 2025 at 3:28 AM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
A New York legislator's heartfelt story about their father's end-of-life choices is igniting a powerful debate on personal autonomy in healthcare.

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#NY #NewYorkHealthcare #CompassionateCare #CitizenPortal #PatientAutonomy #EndOfLifeCare
Sponsor shares father's end-of-life choices while advocating for new healthcare bill
Sponsor highlights personal loss to advocate for patient choice in healthcare legislation
citizenportal.ai
April 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
citizenptnewsnv.bsky.social
Assembly member Joe Dahlia is championing a groundbreaking bill that could grant terminally ill patients in Nevada the right to choose medical aid in dying.

Learn more here!

#NV #NevadaEndOfLifeCare #PatientAutonomy #CitizenPortal #HealthcareReform #CompassionateOptions
Assembly member Joe Dahlia presents bill for medical aid in dying in Nevada
Joe Dahlia advocates for Assembly Bill 346 to legalize medical aid in dying for terminal patients.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
citizenptnewsny.bsky.social
New York lawmakers gathered for an emotional debate on a bill that could grant terminally ill patients the right to choose a dignified end, sparking both compassion and controversy.

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#NY #NewYorkLegislation #EndOfLifeOptions #CompassionateCare #CitizenPortal #PatientAutonomy
New York legislator advocates for terminally ill patients' end-of-life options
Legislator supports bill granting terminally ill New Yorkers the choice for peaceful death.
citizenportal.ai
April 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
citizenptnewsil.bsky.social
Jen Davis claims that since the passage of 'Obamacare,' the U.S. healthcare system has worsened, urging a return to patient autonomy over insurance control.

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#IL #InsuranceTransparency #CitizenPortal #PatientAutonomy #HealthCareReform
Candidate Jen Davis Says 'Free Choice' in Health Care Must Be Restored, Criticizes 'Obamacare'
On Public Affairs Davis criticized the Affordable Care Act's effects, urged patient 'free choice' and proposed rolling back insurance-driven controls; she acknowledged she lacks a detailed statutory plan and called for conversations across divides.
citizenportal.ai
August 27, 2026 at 3:42 AM
equanimity1961.bsky.social
Have you prepared an Advanced Care Directive? If not, please think about and take a load off your loved ones at the worst of times. Keep in mind, an ACD is not power of attorney. #endoflife #dying #advancedcaredirective #patientautonomy
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
Dying is difficult, a nurse told me. It might have been even more appalling had Dad not been clear about his wishes. Yet most of us remain deeply reluctant to outline how we want the end to go
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2026 at 8:57 PM
allinstitutemu.bsky.social
Did you know you don’t always have the right to see your own medical records, even under GDPR?

In our latest blog, we explore the issue, & why it may be time for a wider debate.

#PatientRights #GDPR #HealthLaw #IrishHealthcare #PatientAutonomy #HealthcareEthics
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Is it right to restrict access to one’s health records?
Author: Prof. Edward S. Dove, School of Law and Criminology & ALL Institute member, Maynooth University In nearly every interaction we have with a health practitioner – be it a GP, nurse, denti…
www.ideasinall.com
April 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Florida's House Bill 905 is poised to revolutionize Medicaid by letting individuals with HIV/AIDS opt-out for employer-sponsored health plans, sparking a heated debate on patient choice and state resources.

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#FL #HealthCareReform #PatientAutonomy #CitizenPortal
Florida House amends Medicaid rules for opt-out options in employer-sponsored coverage
Florida House updates Medicaid to allow opt-out for employer health insurance access.
citizenportal.ai
March 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Florida's Health Policy Committee just took a big step to enhance nursing standards and empower patients in the fight against the opioid crisis!

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#FL #PatientAutonomy #OpioidCrisis #CitizenPortal #NursingStandards
Senate passes Bill 714 for non opioid advance directives in healthcare
Senate Bill 714 establishes a voluntary non opioid advance directive for patient treatment preferences.
citizenportal.ai
March 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Florida's House Bill 353 is shaking up the hospice care landscape by aiming to protect staff from legal repercussions when making tough end-of-life decisions.

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#FL #PatientAutonomy #HealthcareRights #EndOfLifeCare #CitizenPortal
Florida House passes HB 353 protecting hospice staff from legal liability
Legislation ensures hospice staff immunity for withholding life-prolonging procedures under specific orders
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 2:20 AM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Florida's House Bill 353 is set to transform how emergency responders handle DNR orders, ensuring that patients' end-of-life wishes are respected during critical moments.

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#FL #PatientAutonomy #CitizenPortal #EndOfLifeCare #EmergencyMedicalProtocols
Florida House amends medical order regulations for emergency responders
Florida House updates rules for emergency medical technicians on resuscitation orders
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 2:19 AM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Florida's House Bill 353 is set to revolutionize end-of-life care by clarifying patient rights and healthcare provider responsibilities, but will it strike the right balance?

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#FL #PatientAutonomy #EndOfLifeCare #HealthcareRegulations #CitizenPortal
Florida House amends hospice rules for advance directives and resuscitation orders
House Bill 353 revises regulations on advance directives and life support procedures in hospice care.
citizenportal.ai
February 17, 2025 at 2:18 AM