Need some assistance for a paper I'm writing...

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Hi everyone,

First of all, I just wanted to say that this is one of the best websites I've ever come into contact with regarding nursing. As a BSN student, the information I've found here has been invaluable, so thanks to all of the experienced nurses and student nurses for continually sharing your knowledge! :)

Anyway, here is my situation: I'm writing a paper in which I have to make 2 arguments for and 1 argument against a topic, which is "Spouses of patients who test positive for HIV should be informed with or without the consent of the patient." The paper is to be written in APA format with at least 2 sources cited. This is a 100 level class, and we will go through a submitting/resubmitting process before the final paper is handed in. My problem is finding good sources and just getting started. I need to find a couple of good, respectable sources that will support my point, and at least one that will refute it. Any help and/or advice will be much appreciated. Thanks!

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Specializes in med/surg, telemetry, IV therapy, mgmt.

I would try using the following words for a web search:

HIV confidentiality

AIDS confidentiality

Also, see if there are any sites for debate clubs. They may have some links to information on certain "hot" subjects and this is certainly one.

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Great ideas. Thanks!

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http://www.google.com can be your best friend.

Also check with your school's librarian. The broader topic may be "ethics," and he or she can point you in some good directions for sources in print.

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