The legal landscape at the threshold of viability for extremely premature infants: A nursing perspective, part I

Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 155-166

  Hurst, Irene ^a  

^a NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Child advocacy; Legislation and jurisprudence; Premature infants; Professional family relationships; Resuscitation orders

Indexed keywords

DECISION MAKING; HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HUMAN; LAW; LEGAL ASPECT; NURSING; PARENTAL CONSENT; PREMATURITY; REVIEW; UNITED STATES;

EID: 20444397739     PISSN: 08932190     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00005237-200504000-00012     Document Type: Review

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