It is one of the six fundamental values of nursing. It is defined as
central to the caring relationships and to effective team working.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES OF MAINTAINING DIGNITY IN
COMMUNICATION
1. Attitude
2. Behaviour
3. Compassion
4. Dialogue
PHASES OF THERAPEUTIC NURSE CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
1. Pre-interaction phase: This is the time period before seeing
the patient directly. In this phase, the nurse gets some
information regarding the patient from the case notes,
relatives, colleagues and all.
2. Introductory/Orientation phase: This is the phase where the
nurse initially meets the patient.
3. Working phase: This is the active working phase.
4. Termination phase.
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