Grace’s Dad was present at her bedside most of the time, it was apparent that he did not trust us and he continued to be hostile with NICU staff including the Neonatologists, social work and security team. Grace’s Dad dividing his time between Grace and his partner, his explosive behavior continued to have the staff on edge and security was posted in the unit around the clock. Over the next few days Grace’s withdrawal symptoms began to improve in response to the morphine and her Dad I believe began to appreciate the unbiased care she was receiving. He began to trust the staff nurses, although not the Neonatologists, social worker or DCF. As Grace’s Dad’s behavior became less explosive in the NICU the staff nurses became more willing to
