Demonstrating dignity

Wainwright, Paul
Gallagher, Ann

Paul Wainwright is professor of nursing and Ann Gallagher is senior research fellow at Kingston University and St George's, University of London

Nursing Standard 23(10):p 24-25, November 12, 2008.

SUMMARY

The concept of dignity is commonly used by nurses, but not widely understood. Here the concept is unravelled and its importance to good nursing care is explained.