The Ethical Debate

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Site description: Chapter 5 from "When Death is Sought - Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia in the Medical Context". A comprehensive historical and philosophical survey.




Topic: Top/Society/Death/Suicide/Morality
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Previous 10Philadelphia Community Health Alternativeshttp://www.pcha1.org/index.htm Philadelphia Community Health AlternativesTop/Society/Transgendered/Health_and_Wellness PCHA is the oldest AIDS service organization in Philadelphia.
PreviousSuicide in Art, Film and Literaturehttp://endeavor.med.nyu.edu/lit-med/lit-med-db/webdocs/webkeywords/suicide.kw.html Suicide in Art, Film and LiteratureTop/Society/Death/Suicide From the Literature, Arts, and Medicine Database.
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NextChristian Medical Fellowshiphttp://www.cmf.org.uk/index.htm?nucleus/nucoct00/death.htm Christian Medical FellowshipTop/Society/Death/Near_Death_Experiences/Articles A well-reasoned examination of the Near Death Experience and its possible causes and meanings.
Next 10Body Donation Program at Oregon Health Sciences Universityhttp://www.ohsu.edu/bodydonation Body Donation Program at Oregon Health Sciences UniversityTop/Society/Death/Death_Care/Consumer_Information Provides information about the Body Donation Program at Oregon Health Sciences University.
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Previous 70Hippocrates Health Institutehttp://www.hippocratesinst.com/ Hippocrates Health InstituteTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Raw_Foodism Committed to fostering a natural lifestyle complemented by enzyme-rich, living-foods vegetarian cuisine and enhanced immunity to disease through positive thinking. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Previous 270Lesley Hall's Web Pagehttp://homepages.primex.co.uk/~lesleyah/ Lesley Hall's Web PageTop/Society/People/Women/History/Europe History of gender and sexuality, feminist science fiction and fantasy, women and medicine, British feminist radical Stella Browne, and a women's history walk round Bloomsbury (UK).
Other resource N0 Exileshttp://noumenal.net/exiles/ ExilesTop/Society/People/Women/Feminism Essays on a variety of topics including abortion, pornography, masculinity, patriotism, drugs, and classic literature and thought.
Other resource N1 Panorama Cityhttp://www.panoramacity.org/ Panorama CityTop/Society/People/Seniors/Retirement/Housing_and_Communities/North_America/United_States/Washington Lacey continuing care retirement community with 857 homes, professional healthcare services, transportation, restaurant, complete medical clinic and financial sources on campus.
Other resource N2 Laurel View Villagehttp://www.laurelviewvillage.com/ Laurel View VillageTop/Society/People/Seniors/Retirement/Housing_and_Communities/North_America/United_States/Pennsylvania Davidsville retirement community offering townhomes, apartments, personal care, health care and Alzheimer's care. Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Other resource N3 Clasic Kudumbamhttp://kudumbam.com/ Clasic KudumbamTop/Society/People/Seniors/Retirement/Housing_and_Communities/Asia/India Chennai retirement community for independent living offering security, emergency medical help, travel desk, backup power and car park. List of amenities, tariff and image tour.
Other resource N4 A Look at Centenarianshttp://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/PageMain.asp?Page=5749&DepartmentID=361 A Look at CentenariansTop/Society/People/Seniors/Centenarians A study on the growing segment of centenarian population by the Boston University School of Medicine. Includes glossary, newsletters, publications and related resources.
Other resource N5 Zelgohttp://www.zelgo.com/ ZelgoTop/Society/People/Seniors/Computer_and_Internet_Resources/Directories A online community and information resource for senior citizens. Entertainment, news, senior discounts, travel, computer help, Medicare news, chat and forums.
Other resource N6 California Prescription Drug Discount Program for Medicare Recipientshttp://www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/mcpd/MBB/contracting/sb393/index.htm California Prescription Drug Discount Program for Medicare RecipientsTop/Society/People/Seniors/Benefits Calculator for the Medi-Cal price of the top 200 most requested drugs and details of SB 393 law providing reduced prescription prices for California Medicare patients.
Other resource N7 Golden Opportunitieshttp://www.goldenopportunities.tv Golden OpportunitiesTop/Society/People/Seniors/Tips_and_Advice TV show dealing with issues facing older Americans and their families including medicine, finances and law.
Other resource N8 San Diego Senior Community Centershttp://servingseniors.org/ San Diego Senior Community CentersTop/Society/People/Seniors/Social_Resources_and_Services/North_America/United_States/California Network of centers providing hot meals, medical and social services, housing assistance and homeless outreach, advocacy, and socialization opportunities for urban seniors.
Other resource N9 Town of Eastchester Office for the Aginghttp://www.eastchester.org/departments/Aging.htm Town of Eastchester Office for the AgingTop/Society/People/Seniors/Social_Resources_and_Services/North_America/United_States/New_York List of free or low-cost services for seniors. Includes nutrition, medical transportation and recreation.
Other resource N10 Nebraska Health and Human Services, Aging Serviceshttp://www.hhs.state.ne.us/ags/agsindex.htm Nebraska Health and Human Services, Aging ServicesTop/Society/People/Seniors/Social_Resources_and_Services/North_America/United_States/Nebraska Describes the wide range of programs and agencies serving older adults in the state.
Other resource N11 Bonadonna, Peter, EMT-Phttp://members.aol.com/pbonadonna/ Bonadonna, Peter, EMT-PTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/B Dedicated to Emergency Medical Services and to his pets. Also included are photos of his hedge hog, raccoon, and prairie dogs.
Other resource N12 Hanewich, Dan - Health & Fitnesshttp://www.geocities.com/danhanewich/ Hanewich, Dan - Health & FitnessTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/H Dan Hanewich explores weight loss, poetry, spirituality, lifestyle issues and Energy Readings.
Other resource N13 Lantz, Keithhttp://www.keithlantz.com Lantz, KeithTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/L A medical writer who specializes in the development of medical education and marketing materials for healthcare professionals.
Other resource N14 Murugan, L.http://l.murugan.tripod.com/Murugan/index.html Murugan, L.Top/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/M/Murugan Neurosurgeon at the Christian Medical College Hospital in India. Home, work, family, and links.
Other resource N15 Pavey, Brianhttp://brianpavey.port5.com Pavey, BrianTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/P Contains the author's views, resume, family photos, research and also includes links and pages on working in the medical profession.
Other resource N16 Spyroglou, Christoshttp://www.geocities.com/cspyroglou Spyroglou, ChristosTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/S Greek medical student offers personal information and favourite links.
Other resource N17 Siddiqui, Masoodhttp://members.aol.com/pathres74/ Siddiqui, MasoodTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/S/Siddiqui Insights into medicine/medical school, music, Islam, and India.
Other resource N18 Taylor, Angelahttp://angtaylor.tripod.com/ Taylor, AngelaTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/T/Taylor A student of veterinary medicine at the University of Georgia, with brief biography and photo gallery.
Other resource N19 Vikram, Jadhavhttp://www.geocities.com/drvikram.geo Vikram, JadhavTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/V Information on medicine, computers, and Wall Street. Includes resume and photo collection.
Other resource N20 Dark Visionhttp://www.geocities.com/darkerider/ Dark VisionTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/Anonymous/D Graphics, window themes, rants, and medical links are contained on this page.
Other resource N21 Kavithahttp://www.geocities.com/kavi17_11/ KavithaTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/Anonymous/K Includes personal information, medical radiography, poetry, and links.
Other resource N22 Psychedelic Sanityhttp://www.angelfire.com/boybands/mindfuk Psychedelic SanityTop/Society/People/Personal_Homepages/Anonymous/P Includes the author's opinion on drugs and poetry.
Other resource N23 Matsuoka, Yokyhttp://www.me.cmu.edu/people/faculty/matsuoka.htm Matsuoka, YokyTop/Society/People/College_Life/Carnegie_Mellon_University/Faculty_and_Staff Mechanical Engineering professor. Robotics Institute researcher. Human-machine interaction, medical robotics, neuroengineering.
Other resource N24 Long Distance Relationships at Western Health Watchhttp://shsweb.shs.uwo.ca/publications/sexstds/distancerelshps.htm Long Distance Relationships at Western Health WatchTop/Society/Relationships/Long_Distance An article that exams the pros, the cons and tips for LDRs.
Other resource N25 Everlasting Lovehttp://www.everlastinglove.com Everlasting LoveTop/Society/Relationships/Dating/Personals/Regional/Asia/Philippines Offers fee based introductions to educated, young Filipina ladies who have passed medical and background checks.
Other resource N26 A Taste of Ravehttp://www.angelfire.com/me/MUR/ A Taste of RaveTop/Society/Subcultures/Rave/Regional/Oceania Dedicated to the Sydney rave scene. Contains information on the rave culture, drugs, how to be safe, and events.
Other resource N27 DanceSafehttp://www.dancesafe.org DanceSafeTop/Society/Subcultures/Rave/Harm_Reduction_and_Drugs A harm reduction organization providing drug information and pill testing to the dance community in the United States and Canada.
Other resource N28 Electronic Music Defense and Education Fundhttp://www.emdef.org Electronic Music Defense and Education FundTop/Society/Subcultures/Rave/Harm_Reduction_and_Drugs Focusing on the New Orleans case involving the 'crack house' law; this site offers resources to help defend those targeted by 'club drug' laws.
Other resource N29 PartySmarthttp://partysmart.org/ PartySmartTop/Society/Subcultures/Rave/Harm_Reduction_and_Drugs DanceSafe chapter for Northern New Mexico. Site contains mission statement, current news, program information, and volunteering information.
Other resource N30 Expedition Medicine Ltdhttp://www.expeditionmedicine.co.uk Expedition Medicine LtdTop/Society/Organizations/Nonprofit_Resources/Fundraising/Events Provides expedition medicine training for medics participating in charitable projects, challenges or expeditions.
Other resource N31 Project HEALTHhttp://www.projecthealth.org Project HEALTHTop/Society/Organizations/Student/Community_Service By uniting the creative energy of undergraduates, the expert knowledge of medical professionals, and the first-hand experience of families, Project HEALTH interrupts the well-established link between poverty and poor health.
Other resource N32 Medical College of Georgia Class of 2007http://www.mcg-2007.com Medical College of Georgia Class of 2007Top/Society/Organizations/Student/Student_Government/College_and_University Home for MCG Medical Class of 2007 and source of announcements, resources and tools.
Other resource N33 Alpha Delta Muhttp://members.tripod.com/alphadeltamu/ Alpha Delta MuTop/Society/Organizations/Student/Fraternities_and_Sororities/A A local sorority at the University of Santo Tomas, College of Medicine and Surgery. History, photos, calendar, news, project corner, and medical resource links.
Other resource N34 Wild Horse Foundationhttp://www.wildhorsefoundation.org/ Wild Horse FoundationTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Horses/United_States/Texas Provide shelter, food, daily care, medical attention, rehabilitation and adoptions for horses that are in need of refuge. Promotes BLM Adopt A Mustang program. Clinic schedule, training article, volunteer application, and adoption schedule. Located in Robertson County, Texas.
Other resource N35 Pet Taleshttp://www.pet-tales.org/ Pet TalesTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States Supports the regional animal shelters in the Brandywine Valley area of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware by showcasing pets that are available for adoption. Articles, memorials, and information on their emergency medical fund.
Other resource N36 Valley Animal Medical Foundationhttp://www.vamf.org/ Valley Animal Medical FoundationTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/California Provides medical treatment and care for abandoned, sick, or injured animals. Calendar of events, newsletters, and donation information.
Other resource N37 Cause For Pawshttp://www.causeforpaws.petfinder.org Cause For PawsTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/Minnesota All-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose main purpose is to raise funding for essential medical services for stray dogs and cats. They often have cats and dogs available for adoption as a result of their work. Photos of pets and upcoming events. Located in Roseville.
Other resource N38 American Foundation for Animal Rescuehttp://canines.com/rescue American Foundation for Animal RescueTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/New_York No-kill shelter in New York City which provides temporary shelter, medical care, low cost spay-neutering, behavior training and adoption services.
Other resource N39 North Shore Animal League Americahttp://www.nsalamerica.org North Shore Animal League AmericaTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/New_York Adoption information, donations, pet resources, medical center, news and contact information. Featured programs include Pet Adoptathon and Tour for Life.
Other resource N40 Friends of the Clifton Animal Shelterhttp://www.petfinder.org/shelters/NJ37.html Friends of the Clifton Animal ShelterTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/New_Jersey Animal rescue providing shelter, food, medical attention, and love to the homeless animals of Clifton. Images of available pets and news.
Other resource N41 Tulsa Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animalshttp://www.tulsaspca.org/ Tulsa Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/Oklahoma Non-profit organization that offers refuge, medical care, and opportunity for adoption to unwanted animals. Volunteer events, donation opportunities, and photographs of pets available for adoption.
Other resource N42 Colorado’s Helping Hands Foundationhttp://www.chhf.org/ Colorado’s Helping Hands FoundationTop/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/Colorado Organization providing medical care for animals in need. Stories of animals they've assisted and ones still awaiting help, how to donate, and links.
Other resource N43 Homeless & Orphaned Pet Endeavor (HOPE)http://www.homelesspets.net Homeless & Orphaned Pet Endeavor (HOPE)Top/Society/Organizations/Animal_Welfare/Rescues_and_Shelters/Regional/North_America/United_States/Texas An all-foster, no-kill animal adoption group based in the Houston area. Adoption information, photos of available animals, and medical advice.
Other resource N44 DIO - Vetinary medicine in development cooperationhttp://www.dio.nl/homeEN.html DIO - Vetinary medicine in development cooperationTop/Society/Organizations/Development Offers veterinary help to the poorest populations in developing countries, using techniques sensitive to the prevailing social, cultural and ecological circumstances.
Other resource N45 Medicine Man Lodge No. 10341http://www.raob.org/medicine_man_lodge_10341_gle_dir.htm Medicine Man Lodge No. 10341Top/Society/Organizations/Fraternal/Royal_Antediluvian_Order_of_Buffaloes/Grand_Lodge_of_England In Alberta, Canada. Meets Wednesday at 7:30pm at the Captains Cabin Pub, Maple Avenue, Medicine Hat, Alberta.
Other resource N46 Health Medicine Forumhttp://www.healthmedicine.org/ Health Medicine ForumTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health The mission of the Health Medicine Forum is to be a gathering of health practitioners of all types, dedicated to the collaborative exploration, practice and advancement of the emerging discipline of Health Medicine.
Other resource N47 Association for Integrative Medicine (AIM)http://www.integrativemedicine.org/ Association for Integrative Medicine (AIM)Top/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Alternative Promotes the notion that the combined knowledge of old and new healing modalities is superior to a single-model approach to health and wellness. Based in Mont Clare, Pennsylvania.
Other resource N48 Artemisia: Anthroposophically Extended Medicine (AEM)http://www.artemisia.net/ Artemisia: Anthroposophically Extended Medicine (AEM)Top/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Alternative Promotes a holistic approach to medicine beginning with fundamental medical and therapeutic training, then adding spiritual scientific studies outlined by Rudolf Steiner. Members are medical professionals striving for greater insight and therapeutic skill in the light of anthroposophy.
Other resource N49 American Herbalists Guildhttp://www.americanherbalistsguild.com/ American Herbalists GuildTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Alternative Non-profit educational organization representing herbalists. Provides peer-review in U.S. for professional herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Based in Canton, Georgia.
Other resource N50 Integrative Medicine Alliancehttp://www.integrativemedalliance.org/ Integrative Medicine AllianceTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Alternative Non-profit dedicated to raising the quality of healthcare in New England by bridging the gap between alternative and conventional medicine. Online membership directory.
Other resource N51 The Bergen County Medical Societyhttp://www.bcmsnj.org The Bergen County Medical SocietyTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine The Bergen County Medical Society is a professional organizations for physicians in Bergen County NJ. We are dedicated to advancing patient care and improving the medical profession.
Other resource N52 American Medical Association - AMAhttp://www.ama-assn.org/ American Medical Association - AMATop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine A voluntary association of physicians in the United States which sets standards for the medical profession and advocates on behalf of physicians and patients.
Other resource N53 British Medical Association (BMA)http://www.bma.org.uk British Medical Association (BMA)Top/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine Leading organization of doctors in the UK
Other resource N54 AMRO : Association of Medical Reporting Organisationshttp://www.amro-uk.co.uk AMRO : Association of Medical Reporting OrganisationsTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine AMRO is a professional organisation of six UK Companies who provide independent medico-legal evidence on a National basis and to establish an industry standard.
Other resource N55 Australian Medical Associationhttp://www.ama.com.au/ Australian Medical AssociationTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine Australian Medical Association (AMA) is an independent organisation which represents more than 27,000 doctors.
Other resource N56 Tennessee Medical Associationhttp://www.medwire.org/ Tennessee Medical AssociationTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine Leadership and support for physicians in Tennessee.
Other resource N57 American Academy of Ambulatory Carehttp://www.ambulatorymedicine.com/ American Academy of Ambulatory CareTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine AAAC is to contribute to the field of Ambulatory Care/Acute Care Medicine in the areas of professional growth, scientific and medical research, and medical education, all to improve the overall quality of medical care.
Other resource N58 American College of Women's Health Physicianshttp://www.acwhp.org American College of Women's Health PhysiciansTop/Society/Organizations/Professional/Health/Medicine/Women's Association to advance women-centered health care and establish the medical specialty of women's health.
Other resource N59 Camp Seale Harrishttp://www.vip.digitrends.com/lions/csh.htm Camp Seale HarrisTop/Society/Organizations/Service_Clubs/Lions_Clubs_International/Special_Needs_Camps A camp in Jackson Gap, Alabama for children with diabetes. Description of activities, education program, and medical care.
Other resource N60 Veganfamily.co.uk - The Vegan Bookstorehttp://www.veganfamily.co.uk/bookstore.html Veganfamily.co.uk - The Vegan BookstoreTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Veganism/Books Books on veganism, parenting, nutrition, cooking, medicine, conspiracies, sacred sites and spirituality.
Other resource N61 VegSourcehttp://www.vegsource.com VegSourceTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism Vegetarian and vegan recipes, discussion boards, articles, information from medical doctors, experts and nutritionists, and a community of people who share an interest in health, diet and the planet.
Other resource N62 Celestial Healing - Health Tipshttp://www.celestialhealing.net/healthintro..htm Celestial Healing - Health TipsTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Benefits_of Provides information on leading mental and physical life through vegetarianism.
Other resource N63 Wildwood Lifestyle Center and Hospitalhttp://www.tagnet.org/wildwood/ Wildwood Lifestyle Center and HospitalTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Religious_Viewpoints/Christian/Seventh-day_Adventists Live-in lifestyle center with supporting hospital specializing in preventive medicine since 1941. "Wellness Lessons" online. Located in northwest Georgia, in Wildwood.
Other resource N64 Hippocrates Health Institutehttp://www.hippocratesinst.com/ Hippocrates Health InstituteTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Raw_Foodism Committed to fostering a natural lifestyle complemented by enzyme-rich, living-foods vegetarian cuisine and enhanced immunity to disease through positive thinking. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Other resource N65 Healthful Living Internationalhttp://www.healthfullivingintl.org/ Healthful Living InternationalTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Raw_Foodism Promotes the development and consumption of raw foods and the lifestyle that accompanies it. Includes a calendar of events, FAQ, forum, and newsletters.
Other resource N66 Taste of Health Food Festivalhttp://www.tasteofhealth.org Taste of Health Food FestivalTop/Society/Lifestyle_Choices/Vegetarianism/Events EarthSave's Vegetarian Food Festival features nutrition and food seminars, free food sampling, cooking demonstrations, a bookstore, and activities for children.
Other resource N67 Self-Help Sourcebookhttp://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/ Self-Help SourcebookTop/Society/Support_Groups A searchable index of mental health and medical support groups.
Other resource N68 Transgender Zonehttp://www.transgenderzone.com/ Transgender ZoneTop/Society/Transgendered/Crossdressing UK transgender social research and medical resources database; includes national crossdressing and transgender venue guide.
Other resource N69 trans-academic discussion listhttp://www.mailbase.ac.uk/lists/trans-academic/ trans-academic discussion listTop/Society/Transgendered/Writing_and_Literature/Mailing_Lists for all transgendered / transsexual academics, or other academics in any field involved in the study of transsexual and transgendered people, culture, medicine, law and social welfare
Other resource N70 Story of Christie Lee Littletonhttp://christielee.net/ Story of Christie Lee LittletonTop/Society/Transgendered/Activism Texas woman whose marriage was invalidated and declared a man by the Texas Supreme Court. Also medical, legal and news links.
Other resource N71 AIS (Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome) Support Grouphttp://www.medhelp.org/www/ais AIS (Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome) Support GroupTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Support_Groups This site contains medical information about Androgen Insensitivity, support group contacts, newsletters and personal accounts of people with AIS
Other resource N72 About Turner Syndrome (intersex support)http://www.TurnerSyndrome.ca/ About Turner Syndrome (intersex support)Top/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Support_Groups (Canada) The Turner's Syndrome Society of Canada, a non-profit charitable organization, was founded in 1981 by an individual with TS who wanted to share experiences and information. It provides support services for individuals with TS and their families and disseminates up-to-date medical information to families, physicians and the general public. (In French and English.)
Other resource N73 AAKSIShttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAKSIS AAKSISTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Mailing_Lists Formed to provide discussion, support, and fellowship for the international community of those medically diagnosed as being XXY (and variants), or having Klinefelter Syndrome, their supporters, family members, spouses, medical, and psychological advisors.
Other resource N74 AddisonsDiseasehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/addisonsdisease/ AddisonsDiseaseTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Mailing_Lists Their goal is to provide a free resource for medical professionals and those afflicted with this disease.
Other resource N75 ISNA Frequently Asked Questions: HRT and Osteoporosishttp://www.isna.org/faq.html#anchor8549435 ISNA Frequently Asked Questions: HRT and OsteoporosisTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Health_and_Wellness/Hormones Addresses the reasons that many intersexuals avoid and distrust medical people, and the problems this can cause, including extreme osteoporosis.
Other resource N76 Abnormal Sexual Differentiationhttp://www.mednet.gr/archives/1999-5/452.html Abnormal Sexual DifferentiationTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Academic Article from the Archives of Hellenic Medicine intended for the urologist facing the diagnosis and management of patients with sexual differentiation disorders.
Other resource N77 Surgery for Intersexhttp://www.jrsm.org/cgi/content/full/94/5/218 Surgery for IntersexTop/Society/Transgendered/Intersexed/Gender_Assignment Article from the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine examining the sex of rearing, the long term outcomes of feminization, and the patient's view. Includes references.
Other resource N78 Trans-Academic Mailing Listhttp://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/trans-academic.html Trans-Academic Mailing ListTop/Society/Transgendered/Academic Subscribe to a low-volume information-oriented list for transgendered / transsexual academics. Topics include psychology, medicine, law, and social welfare. Typical posts include calls for papers, conference announcements, and reference requests.
Other resource N79 Transsexual UK Support Group.http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transsexual-uk/ Transsexual UK Support Group.Top/Society/Transgendered/Support_Groups Includes membership information, chat room, discussion forum, electronic booklets, event calendar, medical information, and news.
Other resource N80 AAKSIShttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/AAKSIS AAKSISTop/Society/Transgendered/Family_and_Relationships/Mailing_Lists Formed to provide discussion, support, and fellowship for the international community of those medically diagnosed as being XXY (and variants), or having Klinefelter Syndrome, their supporters, family members, spouses, medical, and psychological advisors.

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