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Masturbation--beyond myth and taboo.

Masturbation is a common human behavior that impacts nursing in a variety of ways. All too often, nurses find themselves seeking out masturbatory literature after an uncomfortable client encounter for which they were not prepared. The authors examine helpful information about masturbation that nurses may use to care for individuals, families, groups, and communities. The historical context of the values and beliefs associated with masturbation is explores. the notions of "functional" and "dysfunctional" masturbation are proposed and examined. Recommendations for nursing practice, education, theory and research are proposed.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Doping taboos.

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Doping in Sports↗
PubMed1995

Doping taboos.

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Adolescent↗
PubMed1993

Taking babies' temperatures: science versus social taboos in battle over Baby Check.

Baby Check, a scoring system for assessing the severity of illness in babies under 6 months old, has not met with the success its developers expected. The inclusion of rectal temperature in the assessment was strongly opposed by the Royal College of Midwives, which refused to alter its view despite evidence of the safety and accuracy of rectal thermometry. British parents appear not to like rectal thermometers either. Most other medical bodies have supported Baby Check and the reason for midwives' opposition may have more to do with professional pique at not being consulted than clinical wisdom.

Body Temperature↗
PubMed1980

Mastering money issues that complicate treatment: the last taboo.

Money is ubiquitous, and individuals' attitudes to money are rife with ambivalence and dysphoria. Medical training neglects money issues; thus, many physicians remain with conflicts that interfere greatly with therapeutic potential and cost containment. Conflictful emotions about money appear throughout treatment. Guidance is given toward developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills for dealing with money in a way that will avoid possible interference with optimal treatment.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗