Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 5 , Pages 294-295 , September 2009

Commentary: Courage is the only ethical choice

  • Lucia Wocial, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Dr. Lucia Wocial, Clarian Health, Fairbanks Center for Medical Ethics, Noyes E 130, 1800 N Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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PII: S0029-6554(09)00131-6

doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2009.07.005

Nursing Outlook
Volume 57, Issue 5 , Pages 294-295 , September 2009