The conflict of caring

By Judi Schofield

Subjects: Nurse and patient, Nurse-Patient Relations

Description: Living through the experience of a serious diagnosis brings to light the effect illness has on the human perspective. Portrays the events from the viewpoints of the family, the nurse and the patient. The Conflict of Caring focuses on the human side of health care. Talking, listening, understanding and caring are at the root of this relationship, and these basic needs are as important as any medical ones.