Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 4 , Pages 185-193 , July 2009

Bioethics mediation: The role and importance of nursing advocacy

  • Maura C. Schlairet, RN, MSN, EdD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Maura C. Schlairet, Valdosta State University, College of Nursing, 1300 N. Patterson St., S. Walter Martin Hall Rm. 238, Valdosta, GA 31698-0130

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doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2008.10.006

Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 4 , Pages 185-193 , July 2009

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