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2 days ago
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Lawmakers want clarification on abortion bill after controversy over brain-dead pregnant woman
Some Democratic state senators are demanding that the state attorney general clarify just what the Georgia Life Act covers. The law essentially bans all abortions in Georgia after about six weeks. The move comes over controversy surrounding the case of Adriana Smith, a pregnant woman from Lithonia. Her mother said she's brain-dead but is being kept on life support at Emory Midtown. The mother said they couldn't remove that life support because it would impact the baby's life, and Emory said it would violate Georgia's abortion law. Emory cannot comment on the case because of federal privacy laws, but did issue a statement which reads in part, 'Emory Healthcare uses consensus from clinical experts, medical literature, and legal guidance to support our providers as they make individualized treatment recommendations in compliance with Georgia's abortion law.' TRENDING STORIES: Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured 'Life doesn't feel real:' Family mourns GA 9-year-old found shot in car SWAT team, multiple DeKalb police units respond to barricaded suspect on Lavista Road Smith's mother initially supported an abortion but told Channel 2's Richard Elliot off-camera that she supports the child's birth. On Thursday, some Democratic state lawmakers demanded that Gov. Brian Kemp request a formal legal opinion from the Attorney General's office about the Life Act. 'We said this law is vague,' State Rep. Park Cannon said. The AG's office said last week that the Life Act doesn't apply in the Smith case, and in a statement, the governor's office said, 'Holding a partisan press conference does not change the fact that the attorney general's office has already answered this question in the clearest possible terms.' Still, Duluth Democrat Nabilah Islam-Parkes thinks an official opinion is needed. 'We are calling on the governor to do his job and request a formal opinion from the AG telling the people of Georgia what this law actually means,' Islam-Parkes said. Republican state Sen. Ed Setzler wrote the Life Act. In a statement, he said that his heart goes out to Smith and her family. He also condemned those Democrats, saying they were hurting Smith's family by dragging them through 'a sick political debate.'
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
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Sponsor of Georgia abortion ban spared trauma of watching brain dead loved one carry fetus
Doctors and lawyers at Emory Healthcare – but mainly the lawyers, I suspect – say that under Georgia's anti-abortion law, they are required to keep Adriana's body functioning as the fetus inside her develops. (Photo by John McCosh/Georgia Recorder) By most common measures, the life of Adriana Smith ended three months ago, when a tragic series of undiagnosed blood clots left her brain dead, with no hope of recovery. Yet today, in a hospital room in Midtown Atlanta, Adriana's body is still being kept alive by machines, without regard to her family's wishes. As someone who has been there, I know how difficult and extremely personal that decision can be, but I can only imagine what it must be like to have that choice stripped away, as it has been stripped away from Adriana's loved ones by people who don't know them, who know little of their circumstances, and deal with none of its consequences. In Adriana's case, she was nine weeks pregnant at the time the blood clots hit, which under some readings of Georgia law has meant that what remains of Adriana's body is now under government control until the fetus can be safely extracted. 'She's been breathing through machines for more than 90 days,' April Newkirk, Adriana's mother, told 11Alive News. 'It's torture for me. I see my daughter breathing, but she's not there.' Doctors and lawyers at Emory Healthcare – but mainly the lawyers, I suspect – say that under Georgia's anti-abortion law, they are required to keep Adriana's body functioning as the fetus inside her develops. They are erring on the side of caution – not medical caution, but legal caution. The law in question is the 'Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act.' or the LIFE Act. The main sponsor of that law, state Sen. Ed Setzler, says it's working as intended in this case. 'I'm proud that the hospital recognizes the full value of the small human life living inside of this regrettably dying young mother,' Setzler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'Mindful of the agony of this young mother's family, the wisdom of modern medical science to be able to save the life of a healthy unborn child is something that I trust in future years will lead to great joy, with this child having a chance to grow into vibrant adulthood.' Proud as he might be, Setzler isn't the one who has to watch what's left of his daughter lay lifeless in that hospital room, not alive exactly, with machines performing basic life functions, week after week. He isn't the one who has to explain what's happening to his seven-year-old grandson, Adriana's son. If the fetus survives, he also isn't the one who will have to raise the child. Doctors have warned Adriana's family that the fetus has fluid on its brain, with unknown consequences. 'She's pregnant with my grandson,' Newkirk said. 'But he may be blind, may not be able to walk, may not survive once he's born,' she said. 'This decision should've been left to us.' According to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, however, Emory Healthcare and Setzler are misreading the legislation. 'There is nothing in the LIFE Act that requires medical professionals to keep a woman on life support after brain death,' his office said in a statement. 'Removing life support is not an action 'with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy'.' Carr's reading of the law seems to be correct. As his statement indicates, the law defines abortion as 'the act of using, prescribing, or administering any instrument, substance, device, or other means with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy,' and the withdrawal of extraordinary life-maintenance measures on a brain-dead woman would not fall within its restrictions. But this is the problem when you try to write a law into black and white, when you try to legislate what is right and what is wrong when dealing with decisions that are so personal, so intimate. Moral certainty sounds good, it may feel good, it may play well in a political campaign, but it cannot possibly make such hard choices from a distance. The law cannot act more wisely or with more love than would those who know the situation best. This story first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, a member with the Phoenix in the nonprofit States Newsroom.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Emory Healthcare reveals full Apple product integration at Hillandale Hospital
Emory Healthcare has announced the implementation of Apple products at its Emory Hillandale Hospital in Lithonia, Georgia, US, which is also integrated with the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. This digital overhaul is set to enhance the inpatient experience, streamline clinician workflows, reduce burnout and provide patients with secure access to their health information. Through Mac computers, clinicians at the hospital now have access to Epic, while iPhones and Apple Watches keep them connected. iPhones are equipped with Epic's Rover app to support nurses in monitoring vital signs and managing medication. Each patient room features an iMac on a swing arm, aiding clinicians with bedside charting and documentation. Emory Healthcare CEO Joon Lee said: 'Deploying Apple products with Epic apps throughout the hospital offers efficiency and mobility to our clinical teams while saving time, providing patients the undivided attention they deserve.' Patient registration is streamlined with iPad kiosks using the Epic Welcome app for quick and secure check-ins. Bedside iPads in every room enable patients to engage with their care plans, review medical records, order meals, and get in touch with their care teams through Epic's MyChart Bedside app. Essential safety information is displayed on the wall-mounted iPads outside patient rooms, facilitating care team handoffs and enhancing care coordination. Epic research and development executive vice-president Seth Howard said: 'Emory's rollout shows how Epic on Mac can be part of a hospital-wide digital strategy. We're happy to support more flexible, connected, patient-centric care.' Earlier this year, Emory Healthcare partnered with Atropos Health to introduce a decision-making tool that leverages real-world data to support clinicians. "Emory Healthcare reveals full Apple product integration at Hillandale Hospital" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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23-05-2025
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Apple Inc. (AAPL) Partners with Emory Healthcare to Power First U.S. Hospital with Its Devices
Emory Hillandale Hospital in Georgia has become the first U.S. hospital to fully operate on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) devices, signaling a major step in AAPL's push into health care. The hospital will use iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, iMacs, and Mac minis, all integrated with Epic, the nation's leading electronic health record (EHR) software. An Apple store displaying the latest in consumer electronics, from smartphones to wearables. Emory executives chose AAPL for its user-friendly design, robust cybersecurity, minimal IT support needs, and reliable hardware. The move follows last July's widespread CrowdStrike outage, which crippled over 20,000 devices at Emory but left Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) products unaffected, prompting deeper collaboration with AAPL and Epic engineers. Emory Healthcare CEO Dr. Joon Lee called the initiative a potential 'game changer,' noting the system will closely monitor the rollout to ensure improved patient care. Feedback from a pilot program was 'phenomenal,' boosting confidence for this full-scale launch. If successful, Emory plans to expand AAPL device use across its 10 hospitals. Dr. Sumbul Desai, vice president of health at Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), said the company is 'thrilled' to support Emory in delivering exceptional care, while Epic's Seth Howard described the integration as a natural evolution of their longstanding partnership with AAPL. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AAPL and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this READ NEXT: and Disclosure: None. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
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21-05-2025
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Bookman: Sponsor of Georgia abortion ban spared trauma of watching brain dead loved one carry fetus
Doctors and lawyers at Emory Healthcare – but mainly the lawyers, I suspect – say that under Georgia's anti-abortion law, they are required to keep Adriana's body functioning as the fetus inside her develops. John McCosh/Georgia Recorder By most common measures, the life of Adriana Smith ended three months ago, when a tragic series of undiagnosed blood clots left her brain dead, with no hope of recovery. Yet today, in a hospital room in Midtown Atlanta, Adriana's body is still being kept alive by machines, without regard to her family's wishes. As someone who has been there, I know how difficult and extremely personal that decision can be, but I can only imagine what it must be like to have that choice stripped away, as it has been stripped away from Adriana's loved ones by people who don't know them, who know little of their circumstances and deal with none of its consequences. In Adriana's case, she was nine weeks pregnant at the time the blood clots hit, which under some readings of Georgia law has meant that what remains of Adriana's body is now under government control under the fetus can be safely extracted. 'She's been breathing through machines for more than 90 days,' April Newkirk, Adriana's mother, told 11Alive News. 'It's torture for me. I see my daughter breathing, but she's not there.' Doctors and lawyers at Emory Healthcare – but mainly the lawyers, I suspect – say that under Georgia's anti-abortion law, they are required to keep Adriana's body functioning as the fetus inside her develops. They are erring on the side of caution – not medical caution, but legal caution. The law in question is the 'Living Infants Fairness and Equality Act.' or the LIFE Act. The main sponsor of that law, state Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, says it's working as intended in this case. 'I'm proud that the hospital recognizes the full value of the small human life living inside of this regrettably dying young mother,' Setzler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 'Mindful of the agony of this young mother's family, the wisdom of modern medical science to be able to save the life of a healthy unborn child is something that I trust in future years will lead to great joy, with this child having a chance to grow into vibrant adulthood.' Proud as he might be, Setzler isn't the one who has to watch what's left of his daughter lay lifeless in that hospital room, not alive exactly, with machines performing basic life functions, week after week. He isn't the one who has to explain what's happening to his seven-year-old grandson, Adriana's son. If the fetus survives, he also isn't the one who will have to raise the child. Doctors have warned Adriana's family that the fetus has fluid on its brain, with unknown consequences. 'She's pregnant with my grandson,' Newkirk said. 'But he may be blind, may not be able to walk, may not survive once he's born,' she said. 'This decision should've been left to us.' According to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, however, Emory Healthcare and Setzler are misreading the legislation. 'There is nothing in the LIFE Act that requires medical professionals to keep a woman on life support after brain death,' his office said in a statement. 'Removing life support is not an action 'with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy'.' Carr's reading of the law seems to be correct. As his statement indicates, the law defines abortion as 'the act of using, prescribing, or administering any instrument, substance, device, or other means with the purpose to terminate a pregnancy,' and the withdrawal of extraordinary life-maintenance measures on a brain-dead woman would not fall within its restrictions. But this is the problem when you try to write a law into black and white, when you try to legislate what is right and what is wrong when dealing with decisions that are so personal, so intimate. Moral certainty sounds good, it may feel good, it may play well in a political campaign, but it cannot possibly make such hard choices from a distance. The law cannot act more wisely or with more love than would those who know the situation best. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
