Supporting patients dignity in the community

Price, Bob (2009). Supporting patients dignity in the community. Primary Health Care, 19(3) pp. 40–47.

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Abstract

The article discusses the concept of patient dignity in community nursing. Support for the dignity of a patient is integral to community nursing care. The author explores the origins of dignity, conflicts that arise in patient care, integrity, and self compassion. Steps for planning nursing care that is respectful of a patient are also presented.

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• Item ORO ID
• 35563
• Item Type
• Journal Item
• ISSN
• 0264-5033
• Keywords
• patient dignity; integrity; patient support; psychological care
• Academic Unit or School
• Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) > Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
  Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS)
• Copyright Holders
• © 2009 RCN Publishing
• Depositing User
• Robert Price