title: Interpreting legal mandates. Assistance dogs in medical facilities.
abstract: Many disabled persons who visit or work in medical facilities have been denied the right to be accompanied by their guide, hearing and service dogs. Guidelines that meet legal mandates must be based on realistic assessments and a correct interpretation of the law.
authors.affiliation: California State University in Fresno, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eames
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Eames
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004285:Dogs; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans