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Anencephalic infants as sources of organs. Issues and implications for nurses
1University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing, PA 15261.
Abstract:
This article discusses anencephalic infants as potential sources of organs for infants and young children. Ethical issues relating to screening pregnant women, parental consent for organ donation, and the postnatal care of anencephalic infants are addressed. Professional responsibilities are identified to enable nurses to act ethically when confronted by these issues in caring for mothers and their infants.
Keywords:
Health Care and Public Health