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From: Laura.Irby@f210.n271.z1.fidonet.org (Laura Irby)
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Subject: Re: Garbage
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Date: 31 May 90 13:19:41 GMT
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Fantastic!  I've never seen such a clear delineation of the 
developmental stages.  Is it yours?  We don't have the process 
clarified in that fashion - more in line with the Kubler-Ross stages of 
grief, except in an expanded form.
What I was referring to by "witholding" was the process of 
decision-making by health care professional about a patient/client 
without any input from that person or, on occasion, without that 
person's knowledge. e.g. "we've decided not to tell her she is dying" 
or "we feel as if a radical mastectomy is the only option" without 
giving the complete information or alternatives to that person.
Maybe "fear" was not the best descriptive term but fear has many 
levels.  I referred to apprehension or resistance to opening one's self 
to developing interpersonal relationships, knowing full well that one 
becomes vulnerable to the pain of rejection....or developing a full 
friendship.  Have a good week!  Does it snow at this time of year, 
where you are?

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