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This paper was born of the experience of caring for a loved one at the end of life. The sense of being torn between accepting one’s lot and wishing for something “other” is at the heart of the concept described as “intimate fidelity.” Intimate fidelity is discussed as part of a multi-layered concept of fidelity, embracing aspects of the professional caring relationship, and which builds into a value that shapes the fabric of the community. Academic literature fails to address this understanding of fidelity, so with some creativity, we turned to popular literature–novels and biographies– to find rich understandings of the concept of fidelity. Then following a traditional system of thematic analysis, three aspects of the concept of fidelity are presented, in the context of caring for loved ones, professional caring, and caring in the community. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <[email protected]> Website: <http://www.HaworthPress.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Aging, Spirituality and Palliative Care |
Editors | Elizabeth MacKinlay |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
Publisher | Haworth Press |
Pages | 227-245 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781136803192 |
ISBN (Print) | 0789033410, 9780789033413 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2006 |
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