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D M Deane

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Spirituality: integral to quality care.

Caring is the medium through which nursing knowledge, skill, and touch are operationalized. Caring is a profound act of hope (White T. 1986. Unpublished data) that contributes to the spiritual well-being of others. In order to assure quality care, the impact of identifying and meeting patient spiritual needs must be taken into account.

Empathy

Impact of prospective payment on the role of the diabetes educator.

This paper reports the results of a national survey undertaken to explore the impact of prospective payment on the role of the diabetes educator and on diabetes education. Responses were received from 903 individuals--756 diabetes educators and 147 hospital administrators. Study results indicate a need for diabetes educators to more aggressively shape their role and promote the provision of their services to better assure adequate education for those individuals diagnosed with diabetes.

Diabetes Mellitus