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ERIC Number: EJ301416
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1984
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The Phillip Becker Case Resolved: A Chance for Habilitation.
Herr, Stanley S.
Mental Retardation, v22 n1 p30-35 Feb 1984
The author reviews the human, ethical, political, legal, and professional issues involved in the case of a 16-year old institutionalized Down's Syndrome youth, Philip Becker, whose parents refused surgery to correct a heart defect. He reviews the advocacy role of the American Association on Mental Deficiency and suggests future directions. (CL)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Court Litigation, Downs Syndrome, Ethics, Organizations (Groups)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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