16. Lydia E.

Hall - The Core, Care and Cure

The theory contains of three independent but interconnected circles:

1. the core,
2. the care and
3. the cure

The core is the person or patient to whom nursing care is directed and needed. The core
has goals set by himself and not by any other person. The core behaved according to his
feelings, and value system.

The care circle explains the role of nurse

The cure is the attention given to patients by the medical professionals.

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