Holistic care: Seeing the whole person supports better care
Last updated: 18/04/2024
There is so much more to a person than the personal health goal, or illness or condition, they’re being treated for. Who they are as an individual does so much to determine their health and care journey. This includes aspects such as mental and physical health, spiritual beliefs, cognitive health and behavioural elements, as well as social and personal circumstances.
As a nurse, you see the whole person, and apply your professional judgement and knowledge to meet their needs, drawing on expertise from other fields of practice as appropriate.
You ensure the continuity of safe, kind, effective care is truly person-centred.
Holistic care is seeing the whole person, and applying professional judgment and knowledge to meet the person’s needs, drawing on appropriate expertise to enable continuity of safe, kind, effective care.
