20 years ago in the AORN Journal

AORN Journal,  April, 2007  

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The "Ethics" column discusses exceptions to the right to refuse treatment, including cases involving minor children, cases in which a patient's decision-making capability may be impaired, and cases in which a fetus could be harmed if treatment is not performed. * An article details endoscopic suspension of the vesical neck to cure urinary stress incontinence in women.

* A news item indicates that patients prefer physicians who dress conservatively. Sixty-five percent of those interviewed said physicians should wear a white coat, and 52% said physicians should not wear blue jeans. * An article explains how nurses can use a pulse oximeter--a new, noninvasive tool that continuously measures arterial hemoglobin oxygen saturation.

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