Language Choices for Deaf Infants: Advice for Parents Regarding Sign Languages
Summary (Abstract)
The principle of respect for autonomy in modern medical ethics leads doctors to avoid persuasion and aim for neutrality when discussing language choices regarding deaf infants. However, at times persuasion to overcome biases is necessary and ethically mandatory.
Author(s)
Humphries, T., Kushalnagar, P., Mathur, G., Napoli, DJ, Padden, C., Pollard, RQ, Rathmann, C., & Smith, SR
Publication Date
2015
Journal
Clinical Pediatrics
Volume
1
Issue
5
DOI
10.1177/0009922815616891
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