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V R Bowden

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PubMed1988

Selective nontreatment of handicapped newborns: how do we decide?

The selective nontreatment of handicapped newborns is an issue that has been of prominent legal debate since the 1982 Department of Health and Human Services "Baby Doe Regulations." It is also an issue of great ethical debate. This article analyzes the dilemma using the principle of nonmaleficence. In addition, the related constructs of ordinary versus extraordinary care, the qualifications of personhood, and the quality of life versus sanctity of life are explained. Nonmaleficence is discussed in terms of the ethical decision-making impact upon the child, the family, health care professionals, and society.

Decision Making↗
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Pediatric nursing practice: keeping pace with technological advances.

Over the past 25 years, extensive technological and medical advances have had a major impact on the way pediatric nursing is practiced. Pediatric nurses have expanded their nursing roles, established professional organizations and certification standards to ensure clinical competence at the bedside, and tirelessly advocated for the health care needs of children and their families. In addition, pediatric nurses have collaborated with other health care providers to institute family-centered and developmentally appropriate philosophies of care. All of these changes will assist pediatric nurses to remain focused on the most important aspect of their work: Supporting the unique needs of children and their families.

Biomedical Technology↗
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Children's literature: the death experience.

Children learn about death and dying through a variety of social, psychologic, and intellectual experiences. A review of 25 children's books provides insight into themes, values, and beliefs children learn about death through reading.

Attitude to Death↗