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Reflective Account On Person Centred Care

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Introduction In this assignment, I will reflect on the changes that have occurred in nursing from the 19th -21st century. I will also be discussing why professional values are important in nursing, especially in my chosen field of adult nursing. In this assignment, I will also be explaining what person-centred care is and why it is crucial in the nursing profession. Additionally, I will also be explaining the different types of effective communication skills that are used in nursing to ensure all patients are being treated correctly. Knowledge of the 21st Century Nurse. During the 19th century, Florence Nightingale believed that from an early age her “divine purpose” was to care for the sick and poor. Nightingale decided to use her capabilities …show more content…

This can help patients to feel comfortable and respected when recovering from any illness or injury. Empathy helps build a safe and well-respected environment for both professionals and patients and allows the patient to feel at ease when “discussing any problems or concerns” they may want to address; this can also help the patients feel included in their medical treatments and any decision making made about them (Norwich University n.d.). The Nursing and Midwifery Code (NMC) is an organisation that helps to “promote high education and professional standards” for nurses and midwives all over the United Kingdom through various codes and legislation (NMC, 2023). The Nursing and Midwifery Code was published by the NMC to help “promote the professional standards nurses, midwives and nursing associates must uphold when ordered to practise in the UK” (NMC, 2024). The code is split between four sections: “prioritise people, practise effectively, preserve safety and promote trust and professionalism” (NMC, 2024). Person-centred …show more content…

This is important because it helps patients to feel “comfortable and respected” when communicating any thoughts or feelings about their medical prognosis (Faubion, n.d.). Communication skills help medical professionals connect with their patients “through open, honest and empathic communication”, this helps to gain the “trust of patients” and helps provide a good quality of care for all (HSP, 2023). Communication can be conveyed both verbally and non-verbally, and this is important in nursing, as some patients might have hearing impairments, visual impairments, or may experience language barriers. Active listening is a crucial interpersonal communication skill that is used in nursing, to help patients gain an “understanding about their health conditions”, voicing any concerns they may have (Gregory, 2024). Active listening is also important in nursing as it allows space for colleagues to voice any “concerns and present feedback”. This can help reduce any miscommunication and errors amongst professionals (NMC,

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