title: How should we define the caring role? Broadening the parameters of the concept of care.
abstract: There are many different interpretations of the dynamics of the nurse/patient relationship and the contrasting needs and priorities nurses and patients attach to it. This article outlines varying interpretations of the concept of care, and suggests the concept can be broadened to reflect the physical, emotional, cognitive and intuitive aspects of the caring role.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Swanwick
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Barlow
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D012380:Role