Shriners Hospitals for Childreno (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "SHC") provides varied health care services in many states. These services are provided pursuant to appropriate federal, state and local laws and regulations(David et al, 2004). Such laws and regulations may include, but are not limited to, subjects such as certificates of need, licenses, permits, accreditation, access to treatment, consent to treatment, medical record-keeping, access to medical records and confidentiality, patients' rights, clinical research, end-of-life care and decision-making, medical staff membership and clinical privileges, and corporate practice of medicine restrictions. ...