Parents of Adults with Diminished Self-Governance.

Most theories of parenthood assume, at least implicitly, that a child will grow up to be an independent, autonomous adult. However, some children with cognitive limitations or psychiatric illness are unable to do so. For this reason, these accounts do not accommodate the circumstances and responsibilities of parents of such adult children.

Was Sarah Murnaghan treated justly?

Lung transplantation is a potentially life-saving procedure for patients with irreversible lung failure. Five-year survival rates after lung transplantation are >50% for children and young adults. But there are not enough lungs to save everyone who could benefit.

Physician attitudes towards influenza immunization and vaccine mandates.

Aim: We surveyed physicians' opinions and acceptance of influenza immunization.

Scope: A web-based survey was sent to all physicians in two academic departments during spring 2009.

Results: 227 (40.