ABSTRACT
By the end of this chapter you should have an understanding of:
The benefits of rewarding partnerships in nursing care
What we gain from, as well as what we give to, those relationships, particularly from ‘small’ often unrecognised actions
The benefits to be gained and openness to learn (through trust and honest exchange) from patients with experience and their carers
The importance of promoting satisfying relationships for informal carers
The importance of role modelling in demonstrating compassionate care
