This report examines some of the issues surrounding the use of paramedic personnel. Following background information, emphasis is placed on programs and demonstration projects, training programs, the potential role of paramedics, the potential functions of paramedics, quality of care, acceptance of paramedics by patients and other personnel, the…

Reported were the results of a survey on the sterilization of the mentally ill and the mentally retarded. Thirty-three states responded to the survey. It was found that 17 states have a sterilization statute, but the existence of the statute was explained not to mean that the procedure was used. Sixteen states responded that they did not have a…

In an effort to capture the feeling of the operations of the Health Start projects, the experiences of eight of the 29 local projects organized in 1971, representative of the mix of approaches taken in the first year, are described, with emphasis on obstacles and strategies as well as successes. The projects reviewed are in Arkansas, North…

During the 94th Congress, 719 bills and resolutions were referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Testimony was taken in 58 open hearing sessions. There were 30 markup sessions and 23 bills reported to the House. Of this number, 15 were enacted and 9 were pending in the Senate committee at adjournment. Of the 15 laws enacted, two were…

This study of three disadvantaged urban areas reports on the relationship between available resources and ambulatory health care. Findings indicate a high proportion of elderly receiving care for serious conditions but a sharp drop in care for less serious but potentially disabling conditions. (Author)

The authors discuss the incidence and prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in juvenile and maturity onset diabetics, background and proliferative retinopathy, and current modalities of treatment. (Author)

When drugs are prescribed, school personnel who are working with the medicated child should assist the physician or clinic in assessing their value as well as communicate the finding and their best judgment to both the parent and physician. (Author)

Presented is a case report of a boy (9-years-old) with mild mental retardation and delirium associated with prolidase deficiency. (IM)

The diagnosis and medical treatment of a 12-year-old girl with chronic allergy problems are recounted. (CL)

Describing American Indian contributions to medicine, this article lists specific contributions and concludes that although some 220 drugs of Native American use were listed in the National Formulary of 1888, recent recognition of American Indian pharmacological contributions is long overdue. (JC)

This article contains recommendations for alleviating the major problem of student athlete injuries, including provision of qualified athletic trainers and adequate medical services. (DS)

Explains the process of dialysis and kidney transplants in children. Reports effects on the family according to interviews with 17 mothers of children who had undergone dialysis and transplants. (SB)

Some direction is needed for the consumer of foot care and health services. (RC)

A critique of a report asserting that there are serious shortcomings in the services provided for disabled persons proposes that a partnership between the medical profession and autonomous structures of the disabled would lead to the development of responsive and nonintrusive services that encourage independent living in the community. (Author/CB)