Synopsis

In this unit, we are going to look at a number of situations which put a strain on the idea that caring is just 'being ordinary', including times when people are giving intimate care. In these special circumstances, since the normal rules do not apply, we have to develop a set of special rules to guide practice.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Crossing boundaries: a case study
1.1 The strains of intimate care
1.2 Silences and concealment
4 Women's work
5 Distance and closeness
6 Developing agreed ways of working
1.6 Unofficial work cultures
1.7 Establishing boundaries
Next steps
References
Acknowledgements

 

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