Caring in Newman's Theory

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The writer of this paper discusses that caring is a highly complex concept, which can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The writer discusses that as Newman points out, consciousness is not to be considered in terms of a placid flow but as marked by disruptions. Further, the writer maintains that within consciousness, and playing an integral role, are patterns we normally regard as negative. Illness is a primary example. The writer concludes that Newman provides a pertinent means of understanding health and wellness through patterns; caring primarily consists of assisting with the uncovering of meaning.

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"Newman's concept of caring, which must be analyzed in terms of health as expanding consciousness, involves a dialectic since it reconciles apparent opposites such as health and disease. The key to understanding Newman is found in the concept of patterns and pattern recognition in a non-ending search for meaning. One of Newman's basic assumptions is that nursing is concerned with relation and meaning, and that pattern recognition constitutes a form of caring."

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