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The Nurse's Role in Treatment Decisions for the Child With Neurological Impairment
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 11/06/09

Duffy LV – Healthcare providers are often faced with ethical dilemmas when making treatment decisions for a child with neurological impairment. Problems may stem from the fact that the wishes of the family may be in opposition to what the healthcare team feels is in the best interest of the child. There are many factors that need to be considered when determining treatment options for the child with neurological impairment. Nurses are in a unique position to advocate for the involvement of the child's family in making these difficult decisions.

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