TY - BOOK AU - Baughan,J AU - Smith,A TI - Compassion, caring and communication: skills for nursing practice SN - 9780273769446 PY - 2013/// CY - Harlow PB - Pearson Education KW - Communication skills KW - Empathy KW - Nursing KW - Nurse-patient relations KW - Interprofessional relations N2 - 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? 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 ER -