دانلود کتاب مبانی تمرین بخش عمل جراحی، ویرایش دوم

Care, defined as the process of protecting someone and providing what that person needs [1], is a fundamental principle at the centre of operating department practice, which subsequently links to every chapter of this book. Care is not a single event and therefore the definition of the word can be more complex, as care is provided in several different settings including the pre-, intra-, and postoperative phases of the patient’s journey. The care provided depends upon several factors including the needs of the patient, the setting where care is provided, and who provides the care. The principle of care should not be considered in isolation. As one of the ‘6Cs’ (see Table 1.1), care should form one of the foundational values inherent in all healthcare professionals [2]. To provide care without compassion or commitment simply becomes a task, and without competence it may be unsafe. Poor communication skills or the lack of courage to speak up could put patients at risk. Consequently, the provision of high-quality care delivered by compassionate and competent practitioners and aligned to all the 6Cs forms part of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) Constitution that puts the patient first and ensures the care they receive is safe and effective [3].