Ethics, women with HIV, and procreation: implications for nursing practice.
The spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in women of childbearing age has precipitated discussion of the procreative rights of this population. Ethical principles are cited to support both sides of the argument. Implications for nursing care include the need to (1) examine one's own opinion on the issue, (b) assess the context in which the patient is making her decision, (c) share detailed information, and (d) create a supportive environment.
Locher
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Medical College Hospitals, Toledo, OH, USA.
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003657:Decision Making; D004989:Ethics; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction; D012307:Risk Factors