Theory/approach Proponent(s) Premise Focus Utilitarianism Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill Ethical actions provide the greatest balance of good than evil Utility and consequences Rights approach Immanuel Kant Ethical actions protect individual…
Impairment—Any loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function. Impairment is considered to occur at the level of organ or system function Disability—Any restriction or lack (resulting…
Cognitive behavior therapy Person-centered therapy Existential therapy Anger Self-esteem issues Anxiety Depression Guilt Guilt and shame Anxiety Grief and loss issues Loss and suffering Life transitions Relationship issues Value clarification…
Cohesive—helps to organize society, promote a unified group identity, and delineate between insiders and outsiders Explanatory—helps to explain things that would otherwise remain inexplicable, both unexplained material phenomenon and deeper…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Debra A. Harley and Pamela B. Teaster (eds.)Handbook of LGBT Elders10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_26 26. Law Enforcement and Public Safety of LGBT Elders Randy Thomas1 (1) Exodus International, Orlando, USA Randy Thomas Email:…
Unusual behavior in the waiting room or extremes of either slovenliness or being over-dressed Assertive personality, often demanding immediate attention Having unusually detailed knowledge of controlled substances and/or giving their…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016Debra A. Harley and Pamela B. Teaster (eds.)Handbook of LGBT Elders10.1007/978-3-319-03623-6_22 22. End-of-Life Issues for LGBT Elders David Godfrey1 (1) American Bar Association, Chicago, IL, USA David Godfrey Email: david.godfrey@americanbar.org…
Realize that they already have LGBT patients or residents Change the way information is gathered from the patient Ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity separately Questions such as…
1. Exposure to loud arguments in communal areas 2. Being the focus of name-calling and disparaging remarks 3. Being the focus of gossiping and rumor-spreading 4. Being bossed around or…
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