Abstract
This article examines intimacy from a sociological perspective. It reveals that 'over-involved' or 'intimate' nurse-patient relationships do not tend to be welcomed by nurses. The work of certain theorists is explored to provide a sociological explanation of intimate nurse-patient relationships and to highlight the complexities of nurses developing intimate relationships with patients in the workplace.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 48-54 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987) |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 23 |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 |