Still in keeping with the DNP’s role and responsibilities, the DNP is called to the gynecology unit to intervene in a dispute between a female patient requesting a voluntary interruption of pregnancy, a physician practitioner who has a professional relationship with the patient, and the husband, a practicing Muslim who wishes to prevent the female from her choice of procedure.

All parties appear to be operating within their rights. How would the DNP proceed, knowing that his or her professional perspective will influence the outcome? What community agents might assist? The patient is insured.

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