Which concept emphasizes focusing care on the patient and collaborative practice?

• A. Patient-Centered Care
• B. Roles of the Nurse
• C. Appearance
• D. Assault

Answer: (A)

Focusing care on the patient and collaborative practice is patient-centered care. It means placing the patient at the heart of every decision, honoring their preferences, values, and goals, and actively involving them as a partner in their own care. It also requires working with the entire healthcare team—nurses, doctors, therapists, and family—to coordinate and integrate care, communicate clearly, and share decision-making. This approach aligns treatment with what matters most to the patient and relies on teamwork to deliver holistic, respectful, and effective care.

The other options don’t capture this emphasis. Roles of the nurse describe duties rather than a care orientation; appearance is unrelated to how care is delivered; assault concerns harm and legality rather than the cooperative, patient-focused approach to care.