Book Review: ''Humanized care: a challenge

Abstract

The purpose of this bibliographical review is to reflect on the contributions made by the author, on humanized care, a challenge for the nursing professional. Care is the essence of nursing, which is constituted by transpersonal actions aimed at protecting, improving and preserving the humanity of the subjects of care, this is how care acquires a deep dimension that goes beyond an application of techniques , to plan an attention or to receive an appointment; it is being there with the other, it is sharing their feelings, emotions; It is to accompany, support and maintain an affective and effective communication with the people who are related in their professional practice. In conclusion, the nurse must return to that humane care described by the author, it is to be there for and by the patient, it is to put into practice an active listening, a nurse-patient relationship, which can apply a humanized attention in their care. The following article is structured in three parts: summary, development and bibliographical references.