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Heart, Artificial

 Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Acadia Institute Ethnographic and Medical Sociology Research Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS C 632
Abstract

Interview transcripts and memos, field notes, correspondence, subject files, reprints, and newspaper clippings documenting multiple ethnographical medical sociology research projects conducted by Judith Swazey and Renée Fox, working independently and jointly under the auspices of the Acadia Institute which primarily focused on social, ethical, and policy issues in biomedical research and healthcare.

Dates: 1966-1987

"The artificial heart: a case study of social and ethical issues posed by advanced medical technology" Collection

 Collection
Identifier: OH 166
Abstract

Interviews, interview summaries, testimonies, audiocassettes, field notes, and background articles created and collected by Judith Swazey and Renee Fox as part of their study of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart's development and clinical use.

Dates: 1982-1987