Recognising the essentials of compassionate care
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Recognising the essentials of compassionate care

Sara Horton-Deutsch Watson caring science endowed chair, College of Nursing, University of Colorado, United States
Gwen Sherwood Professor and associate dean for academic affairs, Chapel Hill School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, United States

When we practise reflective and transpersonal care, we demonstrate our love for our patients and colleagues

Reflective practice and caring science are two concepts essential to the delivery of compassionate care.

Nursing Management. 24, 8, 12-12. doi: 10.7748/nm.24.8.12.s14

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