Analysis of the Movie Philadelphia

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The video entitled "Philadelphia" highlighted a variety of goals as well as objectives for the viewers. One of which included emphasizing the significance of fair treatment in regards to those suffering from HIV/AIDS. The video captured the negative attitudes and behaviors associated with this epidemic in the workplace allowing for a better understanding of the unforeseen challenges that may occur in professional settings. Upon incorporating these particular aspects, the producers and writers were simply attempting to enlighten viewers to issues that are rarely discussed openly in the real world. Therefore, I think this video was definitely an eye opener and accomplished the goals in which it was intended for.
During the time in which the video was released, there were a number of quality of life domains that were affected. As discussed in class health-related quality of life was definitely a major concern. Health related quality of life consists of a variety of factors such as emotional and physical health and involves perceived effects on physical as well as social functioning (President's Cancer Panel). As demonstrated within the video, an individual's ability to perform their required duties up to the employer's standard was surely affected by the devastating disease. Upon watching the video, I immediately thought of Karnofsky Performance Scale and attempted to determine where the Andrew would appear on the scale. In addition, social life was also affected. Individuals who suffered from the infectious disease noticed a change in those around them in regards to the way they were treated and viewed. Once it was known that a person was indeed infected with the virus people began to separate themselves as to avoid catching the d...

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...id find myself very emotional. I find it very hard to understand how an individual can be subjected to such harsh treatment simply due to a disease. It is my hope that in the near future those infected with HIV/AIDS will witness major improvements in all areas of their lives.

Works Cited

Maguire, C., McNally, C., Britton, P., Werth, J., & Borges, N. (2008). Challenges of Work: Voices of Persons with HIV Disease. The Counseling Psychologist, 42-49.
President's Cancer Panel. January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998. QUALITY OF CARE, QUALITY OF LIFE National Cancer Program, National Cancer Institute: CANCER CARE ISSUES IN THE UNITED STATES.
Whetten, K., Reif, S., Ostermann, B., Pence, M., Swartz, M., R, W., . . . Eron, J. (2006). Improving health outcomes among individuals with HIV, mental illness, and substance use disorders in the Southeast. AIDS Care, 18-26.

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