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1University of Nottingham, School of Nursing Education Centre, County Hospital, Greetwell Rd, Lincoln, LN2 5QY, UK.
Abstract:
The authors describe a model of the nurse-client relationship within mental health nursing. This is preceded by a consideration of the literature in reference to the efficacy of nursing models in terms of their use within mental health nursing. A statement of philosophical beliefs is the starting point from which the model is described. The terms 'Doing-With' and 'Being-With' form the nucleus of the nurse-client relationship model that is founded upon the philosophy of Martin Buber. Buber explicated a philosophy of human relationships founded on his concepts of the 'I-Thou' and 'I-It' relationships. Two examples of the model illustrate its principles in clinical practice. The authors draw upon the work of Fawcett to argue the limitations and potential for the future development of the model described.
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