title: A standing order for in-hospital lactation consultation.
abstract: Written criteria for referral can clarify the circumstances in which the services of a lactation consultant could benefit postpartum hospital patients. These criteria are identified as a component of a hospital's "Standards of Care for Breastfeeding Families."
authors.affiliation: Maternity Unit, Mercy Health Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Shrago
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003253:Consultants; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D016134:Organizational Policy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012017:Referral and Consultation