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As health care becomes more technically and scientifically focused, it becomes increasingly important that the patient does not become de-humanized in the process. And, increasingly, nurses are the key to ensuring medicine remains human centered.This groundbreaking new book demonstrates that human-centered care, a basic tenet of the philosophical basis of nursing practice, is the foundation of quality nursing care. In today's high-tech world of medicine, interpersonal relationships must be integrated with technological and scientific advances, placing equal importance on both communication and technical skills. It provides a conceptual framework from which the student can examine what nurses do and why. It shows students how to integrate theory into practice. It uses case studies to demonstrate concepts used in actual nursing practice. It provides nurses with an approach by which they can value their own nursing practice, establishing a direct relationship to personal and professional

ISBN 9780803614857Edition 01Binding Paper