Compassion & Choices

Compassion is identified by the National Health Service (NHS) (2016) as one of the 6Cs that form the basic values that are fundamental to providing effective nursing care. Defined by the NHS as ‘intelligent kindness’, compassion is considered a complex combination of emotions. Chochinov (2007) describes compassion as ‘a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it’. Similarly, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2009, p. 9) defines compassion as an extension

Grief counseling is a much-needed field in the new millennia. As population grow and expand, races collide in culture, religion, and grief. It is imperative that Pastors, leaders, and average society understand the dynamics of grief and suffering. More important, counselors must learn how to balance their lives and the ones they chose to consul. Grief counselors need to be compassionate, attentive, yet balanced in order to be an effective treatment for their clients. “Understanding how to conduct

concepts (Walker & Avant, 2005). The intent of the concept analysis on the subject of compassion fatigue is to evaluate compassion fatigue in nursing and to determine the current conceptual use in efforts to clarify the relevance to nurses. The aim is to identify how the concept is currently utilized and how it could potentially be utilized in the future. IV. Definitions and Defining Attributes A. Compassion fatigue in nursing is defined as the resultant distress and physical experiences that

nurse is immune to compassion fatigue. This paper will seek to discuss why compassion is necessary in nursing care, as well as the manifestations, causes, development, effects, and solutions to compassion fatigue. As mentioned previously, compassionate care is a significant part of nursing practice. To understand how compassionate care can affect patients this paper will discuss two clinical examples. In The article Why Compassion Counts Peter Frost documents how he observed compassion during hospitalization

In the field of medicine, there is large debate over something known as “compassion fatigue.” Some say it exists while others claim it doesn’t. I believe the reason people debate the idea of compassion fatigue being a reality is due to a misunderstanding in how compassion fatigue manifests. Compassion fatigue has many names; vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, and secondary victimization. Dr. Frank M. Ochberg, MD, defines it as, “…a low level, chronic clouding of caring and concern for

trauma is also known as compassion fatigue and is often associated with the cost of caring for others (Figley, 1982). Other terms used to describe this phenomenon are secondary trauma, stress or secondary victimization (figley, 1982). At the heart of this issue, is that social workers, therapists, first responders, volunteers, that work with trauma victims/survivors can experience vicarious trauma, or compassion fatigue because of the work they do, and love. Compassion fatigue is the emotional

Compassion fatigue is something I had never thought of before reading obstacle 5 in The Christianity 9 to 5 Bible Study. Although I have never felt the feelings described with this problem at my current job, I can relate with the symptoms at one of my old summer jobs. I spent two summers working for a grain elevator, where I did everything that was asked of me. Being both a summer job, and one that revolved around farming, I knew that the hours were going to vary from week to week. During the heart

In response to P. Harris, questions #1, 2 & 3: Research “compassion fatigue” and answer the following questions in discussion as per the rubric. Compassion fatigue occurs when the healthcare team or even family members are providing care for chronically ill patients over a prolonged period of time. It is stressful and also mentally and emotionally exhausting for those who are involved (Duygu & Figen, 2015). Compassion fatigue can be experienced when caring for one patient or it can be stress and

Compassion means to endure with other person, to put ourselves in somebody’s else shoes. It is a feeling of empathy, which in other words is to feel someone’s pain as though if it were our own. The book “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong, discusses a set of different steps people should follow in order to be compassionate. Armstrong emphasizes in the importance of compassion in the world. The world is surrounded with problems that we do not know how to solve and by being compassionate

in recognition that compassion can no longer be assumed, the Department of Health (2012b) published its ‘Compassion in Practice Strategy’. The strategy outlines a shared vision, values and actions that will underpin the development of a compassionate culture at all levels of the NHS. The theme of compassion was later embedded in the NHS Constitution (Department of Health, 2013). The literal meaning of compassion, taken from the Latin translation is ‘with suffering’. Compassion refers to the feelings