After 17 years the New York Legislature has finally passed the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA). Governor Patterson is expected to sign the measure. The legislation reforms end of life decision making for New York State’s general population by allowing family members to make […]
LINK TO SAUNDRA GUMEROVE’S TESTIMONY: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODFxHr_ktZg
On March 23, 2006 the New York State Court of Appeals released its ruling that upheld the Health Care Decision Act granting 17a Guardians the right to make end of life decisions for people with mental retardation irrespective of the date that the 17A Guardian was appointed. This is a very important decision for […]
Today is the day that the elderly and disabled begin to choose a Medicare Prescription Plan under Medicare Part D. This is a particularly difficult decision for the developmentally disabled and mentally retarded. What is meant by dual eligible? Dual eligibility means individuals who are covered by both Medicare and Medicaid. […]
The AP reports that “a 5 year old boy died in a doctor’s office after receiving his third treatment of chelation therapy, an unproven treatment that some people believe may cure the neurological and developmental disorder.”
As a parent I know that we all look for treatments to help our children with whatever condition they are […]