Resisting the temptation to turn medical recommendations into judicial orders: a reconsideration of court-ordered surgery for pregnant women.

Quasi-Judicial Authorities Investigating Violations in the Provision of Health Care Services

Patients are the main consumers of health care services and among the most vulnerable social classes. They are in a special situation because of the physical and emotional stresses caused by the illness as well as the financial burden of medical services. In contrast, the advancement, diversification and specialization of health care services have led patients to face a group called "health car...

حق دادخواهی و مصونیت قضایی دولت ها: رأی دیوان بین المللی دادگستری در اختلاف آلمان و ایتالیا

The conflict between the rights of States as the primary subjects of international law on the one hand and the rights of individuals as the subsidiary subjects of this legal corpus on the other hand is crystallized in the twenty-first century. Among others, the conflict between the right of individuals to have access to judicial remedies and States immunity from national judicial jurisdiction i...

Judicial Engagement: Lessons from Problem Solving Courts

Introduction This article critically assesses the development of judicial involvement in offender management drawing both on international literature and on experiences of courts in the UK that have adopted „problem-solving‟ approaches that aim to enhance the „therapeutic‟ potential of court processes. Engaging offenders and encouraging their compliance with community supervision are key probat...

Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations in Pregnancy; a Review Study

Many women today tend to exercise during pregnancy. Given the importance of this period of life, the present study was conducted to investigate the effects of exercise on pregnancy and the recommendations that should be considered. According to studies, despite physiological and anatomical changes in pregnancy, physical activity in improving cardiovascular fitness, preventing overweight, preven...

Challenges and Barriers to Pregnant Women\'s Nutrition: Policy Recommendations