Infant hearing screening: route to informed choice.
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چکیده
The decision to participate in infant screening often rests with parents. Medical ethics require that parental decision is elicited from informed choice. Such a decision is influenced by the parental knowledge and attitude towards screening and a careful evaluation of these factors is essential in seeking informed consent for infant hearing screening.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of disease in childhood
دوره 89 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004