title: Exploring the concept of listening.
abstract: The discussion in this column focuses on the idea of listening in theoretical literature and research literature in philosophy, education, medicine, and nursing. A significant gap in information on listening was revealed, pointing to the need for continued examination of this important concept.
authors: School of Nursing, York University, Toronto, Canada. bpilking@yorku.ca
authors: F Beryl
authors: FB
authors: Pilkington
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations