title: Hold my hand . . . don't let go: moments of caring from a patient's perspective.
abstract: The author provides her perspective, as a patient, on the holistic nursing she received during the birth of her second child. The moments of caring and compassion she encountered are described. Four years later, the author reflects on the spiritual and emotional journey she has had as a result of this experience.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Karen M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Ergott
mesh_terms: D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011247:Pregnancy; D035502:Trust