title: Dignity, humanity and equality: Principle of Nursing Practice A.
abstract: This is the second article in a nine-part series describing the Principles of Nursing Practice developed by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in collaboration with patient and service organisations, the Department of Health, the Nursing and Midwifery Council, nurses and other healthcare professionals. This article discusses Principle A, the provision of nursing care in a way that maximises the dignity and humanity of patients.
authors.affiliation: Enhancing Practice and Influencing Team, RCN Learning and Development Institute, London. ann.jackson@rcn.org.uk
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Irwin
mesh_terms: D009729:Nursing; D012935:Social Justice; D012956:Societies, Nursing; D006113:United Kingdom