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September Medicine Ethics and Human Values Seminar:  DNA TESTING BY COMMERCIAL LABORATORIES - IS IT BUSINESS OR SCIENCE?

TUESDAY, September 16, 2008
7pm-8:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Auditorium
Santa Monica Main Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401
(Underground parking access is from 7th Street)

Wayne W.Grody,MD, PhD
Professor, Division Of Medical Genetics & Molecular Pathology
 Departments of Pathology& Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics & Human Genetics
UCLA School of Medicine

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WE’VE MOVED...
The CHEC office is now located in Room 237G, on the second floor of the Hospital’s Tower wing

Terri Schiavo, 41, died after a long contentious battle between her husband and her parents in the most devisive - and most heavily litigated dispute on her right-to-live/die. Read More Here.

For more information on and to receive a copy of the Prehospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Form Click Here

"Who Will Speak For Robert?" This video portrays the tragic and true story of Robert Wendland and his family. Order a full video.

Highlights
  • The Center for Humane and Ethical Medical Care (CHEC√) has been studying and promoting the use of Advance Healthcare Directives (ADs) for many years. Frequently Asked Questions
  • You can obtain an Advance Health Care Directive packet, including "Finding Your Way" - Booklet; CHEC Advisory; An Advance Health Care Directive - Legal form; An Advance Health Care Directive - Wallet Card and Medic Alert Booklet & Repository News Release. Cost $5.00. Please contact us.
  • Our volunteers are trained to provide end-of-life support services for hospital's patients and to lead psychosocial/spiritual support groups for lonely nursing home residents.
  • Our seminars for the community and professionals cover medical ethics topics.