Complex disability: model of choice and empowerment of the person
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- Written by Mariagrazia Arneodo
The first of the 5 articles that make up the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2006) articulates: "... to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity".
Project Accessible Environment, Inclusive Society
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- Written by Flavia Caretta
The project aims to help spread a culture of environmental accessibility.
The idea of an accessible environment – a world in which no one, regardless of their physical or cognitive condition, encounter any more architectural or technological or social barriers that affect their mobility, limit their relationships, and prevent their full realization as persons and as citizens – can no longer be confined to utopia. Today, at the dawn of the third millennium, this dream must become a reality: this is a prerequisite for the realization of an inclusive society.
Promoting peace at home
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- Written by Claire Frazier-Yzaguirre
A marriage and family therapist shares effective strategies for building resilient unity in our relationships.
Sustained by grace in the end
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- Written by Ada Alonso
As her father lay dying from Covid, a daughter helped bring family reconciliation. In March, my 78-year-old father was admitted to the hospital. John, my youngest brother, had called me, explaining that Dad had a fever and was struggling to catch his breath.
The light at the end of the tunnel
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- Written by Paolo Cipolli
«May the Olympic torch be the light at the end of this tunnel that mankind has faced». This is what Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee, said on March 24, after having agreed with the Japanese authorities to postpone the XXXII Games until 2021.
Made to live in relationship
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- Written by Cristina Buonaugurio
The health emergency, which has seen many of us forced at home for a long time, has undermined one of the fundamental aspects of life: relationality.
7 words for art in… quarantine
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- Written by Ludovico Peroni
In other words: what space does art occupy in my life? What is the value of Italian artistic production as a contribution to the wealth and culture of our Country?
Why I didn’t want euthanasia…
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- Written by Anna Lisa Innocenti
A diagnosis that left no hope and a mother who courageously chose to say “no” to euthanasia. But how could she explain this decision to her daughter who was only two and a half years old?
Brazil – change of strategy against Covid
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- Written by Luís Henrique Marques
If, on the one hand, the government shows its inability to lead Brazilians towards overcoming the crisis, on the other, an impressive humanitarian network is being woven.
A new person-nature relationship
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- Written by Andrea Conte
Once again, we felt powerless. A question arises: Are we incapable of controlling nature and safeguarding it?
Doctor balances faith, work in coronavirus hotspot
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- Written by Charles C. CamosyApr
It has put my faith to fiery tests. Especially the fear of death. It becomes a very real possibility when you see so much death around you.
Experience of health professionals
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- Written by euro who
The experience of doctors in Italy has contributed to the preparation of WHO’s guidance on preparedness, prevention and control of COVID-19 in prisons and other places of detention.
Call For Putting Covid 19 Vaccine on Public Domain
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- Written by change.org
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe, research into finding an effective vaccine continues, both in the pharmaceutical industry and in public research.
Not Dying Alone — Modern Compassionate Care
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- Written by nejm.org
in the Covid-19 Pandemic. Dr. Wakam: I’m 5 hours into my ICU shift at a community hospital in Detroit when the results of another arterial blood gas return. My patient has been hospitalized for 3 days and is Covid-19–positive. Over the past 12
Complex disability: model of choice and empowerment of the person
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- Written by Mariagrazia Arneodo
In two recent events, people with disabilities have been in the spotlight: the Paralympic Games in Rio and the fashion show of a Japanese designer. The first has made known to the public life stories and sports of great value;
Between the doctor, patient and guardian
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- Written by Mariagrazia Arneodo
The doctor-patient relationship, as has been extensively analysed, is the foundation of medical action even in end-of-life care. As the disease worsens, a doctor is asked to discuss and disclose the difficult decisions to be made
