โ Scribed by Joanne E. Morelli
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HECs, also IECs) emerged in response to a number of seemingly unrelated concerns. Among these were advances in medical technology, a corresponding increase in opportunities for legal liability, and a concern to control situations laden with liability, such as those arising out of "Baby Doe" Regulati
## Abstract ## Objectives: To obtain a picture of hospital ethics committees (HECs) in the State of Louisiana. Compare results to other published studies. Gauge interest and participation in HECs by otolaryngologists. ## Study Design: Mail in questionnaire to all hospitals in Louisiana. Minisurv
In 1984, the pediatric neurosurgical community of the United States and Canada was polled regarding the status of hospital ethics committees (HEC) in their respective institutions. This study was repeated in 1990, and the data compared. HECs are increasing in numbers. They are playing an increasing