Caring
Actions characteristic of concern for well-being of a patient, such as sensitivity, comfort, attentive listening, honesty, and nonjudgmental acceptance.
Transcultural
Concept of care extending across cultures that distinguish nursing from other health disciplines.
Comforting
Acts toward an individual that display both an emotional and physical calm. the use of touch, establishing presence, the theraputic use of silence, and the skillful and gentle performance of a procedure are examples of comforting nursing measures.
Ethic of Care
Belief in the morality of responsibility in relationships that emphasize connection and caring