Compassion Caring and Communication

<p>Compassion and caring are at the very heart of nursing – possibly that’s why you were attracted to the nursing profession in the first place. But what does compassionate caring really mean in nursing practice?</p><p>Compassion Caring and Communication: Skills for Nursing Practice is a practical book that guides you through the complex dimensions of caring. It considers the ways in which you connect with patients families and co-workers and the long-lasting impact of emotions and feelings. Using real-life narratives case studies and reflection activities the authors demonstrate how you can develop and maintain the empathy and communication skills you need to create effective compassionate and caring partnerships.</p><p>New to the second edition:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Comprehensively updated throughout to reflect and highlight current professional pressures and public concerns around nursing practice. </li> <p> </p> <li>Includes a broader range of relevant case studies discussions and scenarios to engage students and qualified nurses at all levels. </li> <p> </p> <li>Contains new content about the impacts of recent government reports and policies on nursing care developing an awareness of contemporary issues and debates. </li> <p> </p> <li>The BOND caring framework has been revised and updated alongside new ‘caring indicators’ to support the development of compassionate caring skills. </li> <p> </p> <li>All references have been updated using the latest sources and evidence-based studies. </li> </ul>