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An international, unmoderated discussion forum for those with MCS who wish to move forward in understanding and coping with MCS. Issues addressed include family and social medical research health care economic workplace educational political environmental advocacy, legal accommodations lifestyle and government. To access http //www.egroups.com/group/MCS-CI-exile or hhtp //home.wtal.de/nodi/MCS-CI-exile/. 

Probably the most challenging situation is to provide care for a patient who has no insurance. This often means that the patient is unemployed, between jobs, or has suffered a catastrophic loss. Many ethical issues are embedded in financial decisions about providing care. One way to address these issues is to find out what resources exist in the community for medically indigent patients. If it becomes financially impossible to continue treating a patient, therapists can still remain advocates and consultants in helping the patient find the best possible care he or she can afford—regardless of whether the therapists are compensated for their time. Some examples of this type of financial advocacy include the following ... 

The American Chemistry Council represents the leading companies engaged in the business of chemistry. Council members apply the science of chemistry to make innovative products and services that make people s lives better, healthier, and safer. The Council is committed to improved environmental, health, and safety performance through Responsible Care , common sense advocacy designed to address major public policy issues, and health and environmental research and chemical testing. The business of chemistry is a 450 billion enterprise in the United States and a key element of the nation s economy. It is the... 

The American Academy of Pediatrics Web site addresses numerous issues related anthrax, bioierrorism, and children. You can access these topics at http //www.aap.org/advocacy/releases. Suggestions for helping children after a disaster are available at the Web site of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at... 

Whether the LTMV patient is living at home or in an institution, family support is critical for coping with the demands of a ventilated patient. Provision of professional support to help address specific issues of concern is recommended to ease the burden for families (12,26). Interventions to enhance a family s advocacy skills, for patients, can also be helpful in increasing a family member s sense of control and self-efficacy. For palliative patients, providing family members with the opportunity to discuss their own feelings related to guilt and grief can be beneficial. 

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