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  • Read more: The Constitutional Implications of Ebola: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises

    The Constitutional Implications of Ebola: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises

    Join us for an important public forum: Constitutional Implications of Ebola:Civil Liberties & Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises This public forum addresses the constitutional and public health implications of Ebola response in the United States.  According to state and federal laws, patient information is deemed private and is to be held in strict…

  • Read more: Ebola and Privacy

    Ebola and Privacy

    By Michele Goodwin As the nation braces for possibly more Ebola cases, civil liberties should be considered, including patient privacy.  As news media feature headline-grabbing stories about quarantines,  let’s think about the laws governing privacy in healthcare. Despite federal laws enacted to protect patient privacy, the Ebola scare brings the vulnerability of individuals and the…