The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #44742

Carol G. Williams, D N Sc, R, Nursing, Central CT. State University, 1615 Stanley St., 314 Henry Barnard Hall, New Britain, CT 06050, 860-832-2116, cgwnest@Juno.com and Judith W. Pollmann, BSN, MED, PhD, Department of Baccalaureate & Graduate Nursing, Eastern Kentucky University, College of Health Sciences, 223 Rowlett Bldg., Kit Carson Dr, Richmond, KY 40475.

This presentation will involve storytelling. Storytelling is a qualitative method based on Heidigger's Hermeneutics. It is advanced as a method of experiential learning to change people's attitudes toward a situation/issue to enhance cognitive understanding. The story to be told is that of a colleague who has been diagnosed and treated for inflammatory ductal carcinoma of the breast. Critical thinking and analysis of concepts used as the story unfolded will be described. An exploration of the theoretical concepts and the methods used to successfully negotiate care with a managed care corporation when benefits have been denied will be presented.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this session the attendee will

1.be able to define Heidiggers Hermeneutics 2.be able to describe the effectiveness of storytelling as a method for modifying attitudes toward an issue.
• define concepts used in negotiating care, such as empowerment, advocacy, political activism, case management, use of the media, etc.
• be able to apply critical thinking and analysis to a situation requiring negotiation.

Keywords: Access to Care, Accountability

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.