What does phenomenology contribute to the nurse-patient relationship?

Abstract

The pre-supposed philosophical basis for the nurse-patient relationship is considered in the present article. The relationship between a nurse and a patient, as has been generally established, is seen from a humanistic and phenomenological perspective. Our study, based on Husserl's point of view - besides that of the French existentialist movement - confirms our main point: the patient should be considered from an holistic approach.

Keywords

• Fenomenología
• Relación enfermera-paciente
• Holismo
• Cuidados de enfermería