The care/cure dichotomy: nursing's struggle with dualism

A care/cure dichotomy exists between nursing and medicine. Consistent with the nature of most dichotomies, where one part dominates, medicine has emerged as the more valued and prestigious half of the dichotomy. Nursing has steadfastly adhered to the science of caring which, in many ways, impedes th...

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Published inHealth sociology review Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 152 - 162
Main Authors Treiber, Linda A., Jones, Jackie H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 01.01.2015
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
caring
Dualism
gender
Medicine
Nurses
Nursing
Perceptions
Sociology
Studies
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Summary:A care/cure dichotomy exists between nursing and medicine. Consistent with the nature of most dichotomies, where one part dominates, medicine has emerged as the more valued and prestigious half of the dichotomy. Nursing has steadfastly adhered to the science of caring which, in many ways, impedes the ability to move beyond the dualism of care/cure. This analysis examines the origins and endurance of the care/cure dichotomy in nursing as both externally and internally imposed.
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ISSN:1446-1242
1839-3551
DOI:10.1080/14461242.2014.999404