Rose, Pat2008-11-112008-11-112008-03-17In E. Mason-Whitehead, A. McIntosh, A. Bryan & T. Mason (Eds.), Key concepts in nursing (pp. 42-48). London: SAGE, 2008.9781412946155http://hdl.handle.net/10034/40693This book chapter is not available through ChesterRep.This chapter examines the concept of caring, and considers the essential elements of caring such as knowledge and competence. The discussion also highlights how caring involves a relationship between the carer and the cared-for.encaringhealth careBook chapter