There has been an increasing body of evidence published over the last 20 years to suggest the complex and challenging area of clinical holding is not always well managed, with mixed messages about consent, choice and practice. This article proposes an ethical framework allowing for increased engagement, empowerment and support on behalf of children and young people in relation to clinical holding decision making.
Page, A. et al. 2019. Clinical holding: ethical guidance for children's nurses working in the UK. Nursing Standard, 31 (4) p 28 - 33.
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