title: Promoting independence: the nurse as coach.
abstract: The government's modernization agenda strives to place the patient at the centre of healthcare services. Coaching techniques can be used to develop the skills of both patients and nurses. This article discusses the use of a coaching model to help patients make informed choices and take ownership of their health, while receiving healthcare support.
authors.affiliation: sarahlifecoach@waitrose.com
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology*; D012648:Self Care / Q000523:psychology*