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Eur J Pediatr Surg 1989; 44: 11-13
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1043281
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Parental Opinions on Treatment Decisions for Myelomeningocele Infants: A Descriptive Study

R. A. Jacobs , V.  Negrete , M.  Johnson , B. M. Korsch
  • Department of Pediatrics, USC School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, 4650 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90027, U.S.A.
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25. März 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Parents of MMC patients have strong attitudes and beliefs on specific issues. They believed in the need to be involved in decisions regarding their children and felt strongly that their role was central and was important as that of the physician. They believed also in the importance of providing both medical and nutritional care to handicapped infants with a minimum of government intrusion.

Key words

Spina bifida - Parental opinions - Decision making

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