title: [Care: a theoretical review].
abstract: This paper focuses on the theoretical review of care and caring in Nursing and other fields, as to meaning, concepts, and perspectives. Care is the essence of Nursing and the author suggests the study and practice of care/caring in the Nursing community, considering the Brazilian reality.
authors.forename: V R
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Waldow
mesh_terms: D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D009742:Nursing Theory; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing
vernacular_title: Cuidado: uma revisão teórica.