Emphasis is on managed health care and how this type of approach sometimes compromises the quality of health care. Bibliography lists ten sources. Specific example is that of a minor's election to abortion without parents' knowledge or consent, which has brought us a situation in which insurers are able to know more about minors' activities than are parents. Bibliography lists 10 sources. This 5 page paper explores the philosophy of a family centered approach in the hospital setting.
Emphasis is placed on the role of the floor nurse in implementing the model.
Examples are provided and there is a decided focus on pediatric nursing. Bibliography lists 3 sources. A 5 page paper that provides a general overview of family-centered care, including the principles and elements on which it is based as well as the principles for collaboration between and among professionals. A brief discussion of how this model relates to children with special needs is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.