title: Perspectives on newborn male circumcision.
abstract: Routine newborn circumcision cannot be widely advocated until large prospective studies thoroughly document its prophylactic value. When circumcision is performed properly, it represents a low-risk surgical procedure. The nursing profession plays a pivotal role in counseling and educating parents. A nurse can adeptly intervene in the psychosocial dynamics of the family to facilitate a truly informed parental decision.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Lund
mesh_terms: D002944:Circumcision, Male / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003376:Counseling; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D009732:Nursing Care; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education