Compassion and caring are at the very heart of nursing – possibly that’s why you were attracted to the nursing profession in the first place. But what does compassionate caring really mean in nursing practice? Compassion, Caring and Communication: Skills for Nursing Practice is a practical book that guides you through the complex dimensions of caring. It considers the ways in which you connect with patients, families and co-workers, and the long-lasting impact of emotions and feelings. Using real-life narratives, case studies and reflection activities, the authors demonstrate how you can develop and maintain the empathy and communication skills you need to create effective, compassionate and caring partnerships. New to the second edition: Comprehensively updated throughout to reflect and highlight current professional pressures and public concerns around nursing practice. Includes a broader range of relevant case studies, discussions and scenarios to engage students and qualified nurses at all levels. Contains new content about the impacts of recent government reports and policies on nursing care, developing an awareness of contemporary issues and debates. The BOND caring framework has been revised and updated alongside new ‘caring indicators’, to support the development of compassionate caring skills. All references have been updated using the latest sources and evidence-based studies.
Compassion, caring and communication are all fundamental parts of patient care and something all health and social care workers encounter on a daily basis.
Compassion, caring and communication are all fundamental parts of patient care and something all health and social care workers encounter on a daily basis.
Schon (1987) defines professional artistry as 'the competence by which practitioners handle indeterminate zones of practice; however that competence may relate to technical rationality' (p. 13).
Focusing on the language used in the health care system, this manual teaches health care administrators, nurses, physicians, and mental health practitioners how to create lasting, positive improvements to patient care and the workplace ...
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This clear, concise guide to professional communication strategies helps nurses and other health care clinicians to build effective patient relationships and navigate a wide variety of difficult patient and professional interactions.
However, before compassion can become part of organizational culture, we need a common language. Beyond offering a definition, this book provides actionable strategies to practice compassion.
The text provides a research-informed and non-sentimental description of physician/clinician compassion.
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