THE ROLE OF ‘CARING CARE’ IN THE ‘HIGH-TECH’ ENVIRONMENT

The first ‘don’t’ in an advanced technological setting is:

• Do not perceive the patient as an object.
• Totally avoid DEPERSONALIZATION.
• Do not forget the simple courtesies of life.
• Do not ever forget your bedside manners
• Do not demonstrate a lack of interest with regard to the patient’s needs.
• Do not expose the patient for a procedure or treatment without providing adequate privacy
• Do not use ‘uncaring language’ Respect the patient’s individuality
• Do not treat the patient’s relatives, guests and visitors with disrespect. Answer quires if any, with responsibility.
• Be courteous; Be graceful

THE NEW MODEL OF HEALTH CARE THAT HAS EMERGED IS THAT OF A CLINICAL NURSE RETURNING TO THE BEDSIDE IN A CARING, NURTURING, TEACHING ROLE WITH SHARED RESPONSIBILITY WITH THE PHYSICIANS FOR DECISION MAKING CONCERNING PATIENT CARE.

REMEMBER ALWAYS:
At the heart of nursing is the human being.