When the Bough Breaks: Parental Perceptions of Ethical Decision-Making in N.I.C.U.

Book info: When the Bough Breaks: Parental Perceptions of Ethical Decision-Making in N.I.C.U. (Paperback, 452 pages) – University Press Of America, 2002. Language: English.

Ethical dilemmas abound in the neonatal intensive care unit as hour-to-hour life and death decisions are made for premature or compromised newborns. This book is a rich tapestry of parental perceptions woven from the many stories parents tell about their experiences with a baby in the unit, as well as major events after discharge related to the ethical decision making. When the Bough Breaks can serve as a supplementary text for a number of courses, including counseling, psychology, sociology, philosophy, theology, nursing, and allied health. Editorial Reviews About the Author Winifred J. Ellenchild Pinch is a Professor with joint appointments in the Creighton University School of Nursing, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, and School of Medicine.