Confidential inquiries should be funded in clinical genetics

Confidential inquiries into maternal deaths.

In 1971 344 700 people sustained non-fatal injuries in road traffic accidents, and of these probably 8% (27 576) were back seat passengers. This figure is unlikely to be less in the subsequent years. Of these 27 576 passengers no fewer than half will have received moderate or severe injuries. Most authorities now accept that there is a dramatic reduction in the severity of injuries, in particul...

Should uterus transplants be publicly funded?

Since 2000, 11 human uterine transplantation procedures (UTx) have been performed across Europe and Asia. Five of these have, to date, resulted in pregnancy and four live births have now been recorded. The most significant obstacles to the availability of UTx are presently scientific and technical, relating to the safety and efficacy of the procedure itself. However, if and when such obstacles ...

Should Public Retirement Plans be Fully Funded ?

Most state and local retirement plans strive for full funding, at least by actuarial standards. Funding measured at market values fluctuates and often falls short. A common argument for full funding is that pensions are a form of deferred compensation that does not justify a debt. The paper examines public finance, political economy, and financial market issues that bear on optimal funding, bro...

Clinical inquiries. Should liver enzymes be checked in a patient taking niacin?

Should Clinical Services Provided by Pharmacists be Compensated?