title: Humanising midwifery care.
abstract: Since the publication of the Francis Report (2013), providing care that is kind and compassionate is high on the agenda of all NHS services, including maternity. This article introduces the humanising values framework that explores aspects of what it is to be human and offers practical examples of how it can be incorporated into midwifery care. Susan Way and Janet Scammell consider the advantages of woman-centred care, highlighting the benefits of humanising care.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Way
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Scammell
mesh_terms: D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000379:methods*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011247:Pregnancy; D006113:United Kingdom