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

• Published in: Health sociology review Vol. 24; no. 2; pp. 152 - 162
• Main Authors: Treiber, Linda A., Jones, Jackie H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 01.01.2015; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: caring; Dualism; gender; Medicine; Nurses; Nursing; Perceptions; Sociology; Studies

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...