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Full Disclosure vs. Anonymous Disclosure, 2008.
This paper compares the value of full disclosure versus anonymous disclosure as exemplified in cases of HIV and child abuse.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper explains that there are benefits and disadvantages for both full and anonymous disclosure, depending on the specific situation. The author points out that disclosure involves certain exclusions and exemptions from the usual principle of confidentiality. The paper relates that, without full disclosure, a person may never obtain the help he need and other individuals may be placed at risk; therefore, full disclosure can be therapeutic and leads to therapy and healing. The author also stresses that anonymous disclosure can be more appropriate because of culture and stigma; however, the risks and dangers can outweigh the benefits. The paper underscores that debate between the use of full or anonymous disclosure requires a careful risk-benefits analysis.
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Introduction
Full Disclosure versus Anonymous Disclosure
HIV and Disclosure
Child Abuse and Disclosure
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"The immediate goals then are to have the person use safe sex and ensure that the partner is tested. If the person does not agree to make full disclosure, then this is a situation where the health care provider is exempt from normal principles of confidentiality. The reason is that public health is at risk and other people's lives are being endangered. The process to be followed is to attempt to influence the person to disclose; if attempts at influence fail, then notify the authorities; and, if there is no action on the art of authorities, inform the endangered person of the issue."
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Concept of Disclosure, 2005.
This report represents a concept analysis on disclosure as it pertains to how it is used in a scientific model as opposed to a normal or ordinary sense.
3,214 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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The objective of this paper is to gain new insights into the concept of disclosure and how it pertains to the nursing profession. The objective is to establish the groundwork for future research in the disclosure legislation, as well as the day-to-day aspects of disclosure rules. The report was outlined according to Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing". The report layout aims to give a brief description of disclosure and how it will be affected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and offers reasoning for why this topic was selected. The report talks about the detailed literature search that would be necessary for full topic coverage and identifies some uses of the concept, with non-nursing literature also included. The report then determines defining attributes by utilizing the concept of 'Model, Borderline, Related, Contrary, Invented and Illegitimate' detailing. From there, an identification of antecedents and/or consequences is done, with empirical referents related to the concept also being discussed. The conclusion entails a discussion pertaining to the theoretical framework as it relates to the disclosure.
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"By definition, disclosure is simply the act or process of revealing or uncovering something. However, in the medical community, privacy advocates and the technology based information age have redefined what disclosure is and what it is not. The United States healthcare system encompasses many different layers including health plans, physicians, hospitals, clinics, consumers, and public health programs. Today, as consumers go through the process of selecting either a health plan, doctor of other health professional, there are many opportunities for that individual's personal information such as a social security number, medical condition or diagnosis to make its way through the hands of many medical professionals in various capacities. "Almost all of us are aware that our personal information is being collected and stored by many different entities." (Soloye)"
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Disclosure, 2004.
An analysis of disclosure in the medical profession.
764 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the issue of disclosure in medical profession, the admission of mistakes/errors by nursing/medical professionals to their patients or colleagues. The paper examines the differences between open disclosure and self-disclosure. The paper presents a literature review of theories of open and self-disclosure.
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"Disclosure in medical profession refers to admission of mistakes/errors by nursing/medical professionals to their patients or colleagues. There are categories to disclosure such as open disclosure or self-disclosure etc. Wu, Folkman, McPhee, and Lo (1991) defined a medical mistake as "an act or omission for which the house officer felt responsible that had serious or potentially serious consequences for the patient and that would have been judged wrong by knowledgeable peers at the time it occurred" (p. 2089). Studies reveal that doctors are reluctant to admit mistakes for various reasons. Petronio (1994 b) found that doctors are not willing to open up because disclosure of errors leads to risks of vulnerability. Admitting mistakes to colleagues might result in criticism and loss of self-esteem and disclosing errors to patients invites anger and possible lawsuits."
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Concept Analysis: Disclosure, 2004.
An analysis of the concept of disclosure based on Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing".
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper represents a concept analysis on disclosure. The paper offers an in-depth understanding of the concept of disclosure and defines what it represents, as well as what it does not represent. The paper's focus and motivation is to identify a foundation for future exploring, measuring, and testing the idea in regard to a full dissertation on abused pregnant women. The paper is based on Avant and Walker's "Strategies for Theory Construction in Nursing" and, therefore, provides a brief discussion of the overall concept and insights into why this topic was selected. The paper discusses how it relates to nursing, as well as to abused pregnant women. The paper describes the inherent literature search process and identifies possible uses of the concept, including non-nursing literature. The paper explores how the theoretical framework used relates to the original concept.
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"It is critical to clearly define the attributes associated with the aspects of this idea. The first is the concept of disclosure itself which will be driven by the legal community. The second attribute structure would revolve around the pregnant women abused in a scientifically significant way. "Walker and Avant maintained that mid-range theories balance this specificity with the conceptual economy normally seen in grand theories. As a result mid-range theories provide nurses with the 'best of both worlds ' - easy applicability in practice and abstract enough to be scientifically interesting. Thus, the attributes associated with pregnant women's abuses would be of a relatively broad scope of phenomena and would not cover the full range of phenomena that could be of concern in this discipline."
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Alcoholics Anonymous, 2004.
This paper discusses Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization created in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith for every person who is in need of help to quit drinking.
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 87.95
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This paper explains that Alcoholics Anonymous promotes the idea that alcoholism is a disease, but some professionals have issues with this concept because they argue that this premise means that a person is not responsible for their own drinking behavior. The author points out that some critics of Alcoholics Anonymous argue that group members are so involved with AA that they have substituted the group for alcohol, but the dependence usually diminishes as the alcoholic finds more self-esteem and has a longer time in sobriety. The paper reviews the now popularized element of Alcoholics Anonymous that sobriety, or any difficult task, must be faced "one day at a time".
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"Alcoholics Anonymous was created for every person who finds him or herself in need of help to quit drinking. The premise of AA is that it should be available to everyone and that it should exclude no one. Requesting funding is strictly against the AA guidelines. One of the most important aspects of AA is that group members are asked to tell their story to other members. The feeling that you are not alone is powerful to many alcoholics. Group members share their experiences and give hope to others who can see no way out of their alcoholism. This hope feeds many group members and some who hear it, may find the strength needed to change their life (Smith, 1993). Group therapy is used for many kinds of problems that people encounter and the similarities in situations create a bond between group members."
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Alcoholics Anonymous, 2006.
This paper describes the Alcoholics Anonymous organization.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses how Alcoholics Anonymous has been an organization that has provided a beginning for many alcoholics to end their abuse of alcohol. The paper describes how across the country there are hundreds of branches where individuals can become members merely because they have a desire to stop drinking. Although each website visited may present the Alcoholics Anonymous Program in varying ways, the foundation of each program is the same.
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"Behavioral Medicine Associates (n.d.) contends that locating an initial AA meeting that will serve the needs of the individual can be a difficult task. This is because there are a number of different types of meetings, as well as both open and closed meetings ("Your"). Open meetings refer to initial AA meetings where alcoholics, family and friends may be allowed to enter. Closed meetings are strictly for members of AA."
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Group Techniques and Alcoholism Anonymous, 2002.
A discussion of group techniques that are pertinent to the Alcoholism Anonymous operation.
1,744 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper uses Alcoholism Anonymous (AA) as an example to explore group techniques in operation. It examines how it is one of the 12-step programs that has become popular for dealing with addictions and other human problems and how there are currently AA meetings in all large cities and in many small towns. Through a combination of personal observations and a literature review, it analyzes the social and group dynamics that make the program so successful.
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Introduction
Personal Observation
Group Dynamics
Minority Groups
Theory in Psychotherapy
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"Studies have shown, however, that there is widespread acceptance of, and belief in, AA in minority communities. For example, Caetano (1993) looked at both Hispanic and African-American communities, noting that large majorities of his subjects favored AA affiliation for substance abuse problems. However, Caetano also noted that prevalence estimates varied widely on the extent to which Hispanic clients or African-American clients would actually choose attendance at AA to deal with their substance abuse problems. Caetano indicated that Hispanics were actually more likely than either European-American or African-Americans to choose AA for dealing with their problems. In the AA membership survey itself, in 1996, membership was predominantly white, with only 4 percent of members identified as Hispanic and 5 percent identified as African-American (Alcoholics Anonymous, 1997)."
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Mandatory Disclosure of HIV Status and Ethics, 2001.
Is mandatory disclosure of HIV status of healthcare workers ethical?
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 85.95
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This paper attempt to prove that the mandatory disclosure of HIV/AIDS status violates basic human rights. The author also addresses the question of how the very concept of human rights relates to ethics.
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"According to the latest statistics in the year 2000 alone, 5.3 million people worldwide have been infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The number of people already living with HIV is 36.1 million worldwide. When the first case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) caused by HIV was reported twenty years ago, perceptions about the disease were different. Since 5 June 1981, the history of AIDS has witnessed an evolution from an object of medical curiosity to a complex health issue with political, economical, human security and ethical dimensions. Today AIDS is also a workplace issue since HIV positive people have the ability and, moreover, the need to maintain their employment. Should they disclose HIV status, however? No equitable answer is available and discussions on the topic are intense."
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Alcoholics Anonymous, 2004.
An analysis of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon, community programs that address addictive behavior.
1,782 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper investigates community resources that address addictions or addictive behavior. The paper focuses on alcoholism and the community resources known as Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. A definition of alcoholism and drug abuse is presented. The paper discusses various sources of literature on community programs that address the addictive behavior.
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"The official website of alcoholics anonymous explains that the organization does not engage in or sponsor research (Information on Alcoholics Anonymous, n.d.). In addition, the organization does not make medical or psychological diagnoses (Information on Alcoholics Anonymous, n.d.) . The organization does not provide hospitalization or other forms of in patient treatment(Information on Alcoholics Anonymous, n.d.). The program does not keep attendance records or try to keep track of members(Information on Alcoholics Anonymous, n.d.). For this reason, the success rate of alcoholics anonymous is virtually unknown. There have been independent investigation on the estimated success rate of the program but because members are free to come and go as they please there is no evidence to support the findings of independent inquiries."
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Alcoholics Anonymous and Its 12-Step Program, 2004.
This paper discusses Alcoholics Anonymous and its 12-Step Program and analyzes the relative value of such self-help programs and their usefulness to the nurse in planning client care.
1,860 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 35 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that AA has grown to be the single most influential organization in history that specializes in helping alcoholics recover from alcoholism; there are over 1 million alcoholic members in different groups in the United States and other parts of the world. The author experienced an AA meeting, which she thought was positive and hopeful because many people had been through very difficult times and needed the support and acceptance of the other people in the room. The paper concludes that learning more about AA gives, not only a deeper understanding of what works in treating addiction, but also additional insight into the inner workings of the addicted mind.
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Introduction
The History of Alcoholics Anonymous and the 12-Step Program
Some Reasons for Success
Some Reasons for Failure
Significant Meeting Events
Thoughts and Feelings
Incorporating the Knowledge
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"There were several significant events at the AA meeting. It is quite common knowledge that members introduce themselves, but it is another thing to see the people with the courage to stand up and say, "My name is Bud and I'm a grateful recovering alcoholic." Several people told their personal stories, which also took great courage. Later, I found they called these stories drunkalogs, and some of them were quite depressing and eye opening, like the mother who used to be so drunk when her children came home from school that they had to make their own dinner, and they were embarrassed to bring friends over to the house."
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Alcoholics Anonymous, 2002.
A description of the support group Alcoholics Anonymous, for those with drinking problems.
615 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 1 source, $ 22.95
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This paper provides an insight into Alcoholics Anonymous, an international organization that was formed to help out individuals who have had drinking problems. It discusses how it is an example of a non-profit, non-professional organization, basically an organization that was formed to serve as a medium for individuals and people to have a 'helping hand. It describes its infamous Recovery Program and the Twelve Steps and examines how its success stems not from the organization, but from its members, who contribute their efforts in helping out troubled people deal with their dilemmas and difficulties.
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"AA's programs are effective because of two important factors that all humans need in order to properly 'psyche' themselves up in trying to absolve and give up drinking alcohol. One is the non- professional environment that the organization gives to its members. The lack of hierarchy within the organization, that is, there is no leaders in each group; responsibility of leadership is found and tasked in every member. Instead of a hierarchy, wherein members are found at the bottom of the spectrum and leaders at the highest spectrum, the AA organization is radially- structured, meaning, there are no leaders in it, but the members are distributed and the circle gets larger as more and more people join or get involved with the organization's programs."
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Narcotics Anonymous, 2006.
This paper discusses the 12-step program as applied to narcotic addiction by Narcotics Anonymous (NA), which was formed in 1953.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop using. The author points out that the 12-step program, which is described in the paper, is an effective recovery program; but there are some barriers to implementation, such as (1) any outside ailments that might originally have contributed to the addiction, (2) not being open to the idea of God or any higher power and (3) an attitude of indifference or intolerance toward spiritual principles. The paper contends that the healing affects of 12-step programs is effective because there has been no proof that this type of therapy has had any negative effects and people who go into this program are held to a higher standard of living, which is worked on day after day.
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The 12 Step Program
Barriers to Implementation
Benefits to Implementation
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"Step eight is to "make a list of all persons they have harmed, and become willing to make amends to them all." Restitution is always a part of apologies and forgiveness. This is a step to test their newfound humility. The purpose of restitution is to achieve freedom from the guilt members have carried. This step is not easy; it demands a new kind of honesty about relationships with other people. This step starts the process of forgiveness. Step nine says that "members have made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." "
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"Disclosure" and Laura Mulvey, 2002.
Examines feminist containment in Mulvey's theory in the film "Disclosure" by Barry Levinson.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper will discuss "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" by Laura Mulvey and seek to understand how this applies to women in containment within the film. By revealing the meaning of the article, we can assume an argument for the cinematic scope of the movie.
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"The Song of Roland" (Anonymous) and the New Testament, 2002.
This paper compares the theme of Christianity in "The Song of Roland" (Anonymous) and in selected New Testament books, emphasizing patterns of Christian ideas.
2,725 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper explains that the epic "The Song of Roland", written in France in the 12th century, is about a legendary 8th-century hero and member of the court of Charlemagne, who is the champion of the Roman Church in Europe. This paper discusses that the Christian identity of "The Song of Roland" can be distinguished from the Christian identity of the Apostolic Period. The author points out that the Church's affiliation with military objectives is reflected in the epic.
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"The relevance of Charlemagne's history to the history of Christianity and to The Song of Roland is the fact that, under Charlemagne, Christianity was identified with the institution of the Church. And, just as at its origin, Christianity was in significant part to be understood as a fulfillment of Jewish law, so was Charlemagne's activity meant to be understood as a fulfillment of the mission of Christianity in the shape of the Church. This dynamic is in the background of The Song of Roland, though the focus of the epic poem is on Roland's adventures, betrayal, and death in the context of France's battles with the "Paynim [pagan, Saracen] King of Spain.""
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"Disclosure", 2002.
A review of the film "Disclosure" by Barry Levinson starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore.
1,678 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 54.95
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The writer of this paper describes the techniques used by the film maker to illustrate common issues evident in cutthroat corporate America. The writer explains how Levinson combines cynicism with optimism to realistically portray the conflicts in corporate circles.
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"Cutthroat corporate America comes alive in Barry Levinsons's film Disclosure starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. The title of the film conveys several meanings: the most carnal is the disclosure of Meredith Johnson's (Moore's) body. Her seduction falls short of perfect, however, and soon the truth is revealed, thanks to a coincidental phone message. Disclosure also refers to the uncovering of the sordid truth in Digicom's cost-cutting plans for their new CD ROM drive, Arcamax. To assure a lucrative merger, Garvin (played by Donald Sutherland) and his team subvert production plans of the new drives, thereby humiliating the head of production lines, Tom Sanders (Douglas). "Give a man $100 million and you create a frustrated billionaire," warns Stephanie Kaplan, who turns out to be a true friend to Sanders. Disclosure elucidates the genuine corporate conflict between profit and integrity and also illustrates the continued tension between sexuality and power in the workplace. Levinson and his cast use body language, dialogue, and cinematographic pacing to draw out and resolve the film's conflicts."
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