Disentangling caring from love in a nurse-patient relationship

Article Abstract:

The possibility of young female psychiatric patients developing feelings of love and attachment for their male nurses is high. Patients may misinterpret the caring and close contact of the nurse, and then feel misled when they realise the truth. Nurses may feel guilty and unsupported by colleagues when these misunderstandings occur. The issue should be taken more seriously than is often the case in the nursing profession, as it is related to a major focus in nursing, which is the therapeutic value of the nurse.

Social aspects, Psychiatric personnel, Mental health personnel

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All patients' views are important

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A nurse consultant argues that putting patients as service users on boards on hospitals will not improve medical communication with all patients. Patients who agree to serve on boards are usually outspoken, well-off and educated. The British government needs to find ways to increase medical communication between hospital personnel and patients who are quiet or underpriveleged.

United Kingdom, Column, Medical personnel and patient, Medical personnel-patient relations, Patient advocacy

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A project to promote better communication with patients

Article Abstract:

Good communication skills are essential when interacting with patients, especially when breaking bad news and dealing with difficult situations. A brief report is given regarding the piloting of the project to promote better communications with patients.

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