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Holistic Nursing

Medical Definition: A philosophy of nursing practice that takes into account total patient care, considering the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of patients, their response to their illnesses, and the effect of illness on patients' abilities to meet self-care needs. (From Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary, 4th ed, p745)
Guide Notes: SPEC; SPEC qualif; DF: HOLISTIC NURS
Previously Indexed: Holistic Health (1980-1995),Nursing Care (1971-1995),Philosophy, Nursing (1971-1995)

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