ntered care. Family centered care itself is characterized as a partnership between health care providers, patients, and families in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of health care. These principles are:
people are to be treated with dignity and respect
health care providers must communicate complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful
patients and family members will build on their strengths by participating in experiences that enhance control and independence
collaboration among patients, family members, and providers must take place in policy and program development, professional education, and the delivery of care (The four principles ofà, 2003).
Wright and Leahey (2000) offer similar assessments of the roles undertaken by nurses working within the CFAM model; it should be noted that the CFAM model dopes more than simply delineate the type of nursing assessment that should be routinely done. It also provides direction for the development of unique patient-centered and family-cent
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