Working in partnership is a core value surrounding Tiriti o Waitangi and should be implemented in everyday nursing practises. This essay will break down some key themes surrounding partnership and its importance to nursing such as trust, being non-judgemental, using empowerment and the importance of information giving. Information has been gathered from a registered nurse to show how she uses these core themes in everyday practise.
The definition of partnership is working together with your client to achieve the same outcome. According to Bidmead and Cowley, “The results showed that partnership with clients in health visiting can be defined as a respectful, negotiated way of working together that enables choice, participation and equity, within
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Being non-judgemental towards the client or what they are informing you of is a major theme in regards to partnership. This is because a partner must feel that they are in an environment where they can disclose anything and it will not affect the other party's view or opinion of their overall character (Bidmead, Davis and Day, 2002).
According to Bidmead and Cowley, when the client feels empowered this creates a positive outlook and often a positive outcome. Therefore making empowerment a reoccurring theme within partnership. When a nurse allows the client to take part in the decision making process or in the process of planning and executing ideas, this leaves the client feeling able and confident. This gives the client the ability to share the knowledge that they have which in turn boosts their self-esteem (Bidmead & Cowley, 2005).
Information giving is the act of a nurse being open and honest with their client in terms of health and treatment. In order for clients to be able to contribute in active discussion regarding planning and executing ideas, they must be well informed and must be given all the necessary information regarding the treatment or care plan along with their status of health (Bidmead & Cowley,