'As leaders, we must show we can work on our own lifestyles'

摘要

Nurses and midwives have the privilege of working in close partnership with patients and clients as well as their families and carers. In the community, primary-care or hospitals, nurses often have not only a continuity of relationship and accessibility but also an understanding of the context of people's lives that may not be shared by doctors or other health professionals. Nurses and midwives work with families and in communities. They have a good understanding of a person's capabilities, strengths and support needs in relation to behaviour that affects their health.