Summary, McFarlane’s (1973) article explores the meaning of “care” within nursing practice and its grounding in professional guidance., The author identifies several core concepts that underpin nursing care, including assisting, helping, and offering a service to those who are unwell., McFarlane emphasises that the legitimacy of the nurse’s care needs validity from patients., Evaluation, The main strength is the linking of core concepts to the systematic process of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation., However, a key limitation lies in the article’s research context, two large city private hospitals., As a result, its insights may not reflect nursing care in the NHS or smaller community settings., To examine nursing care in the NHS, the research and methodology may need amending., Reflection, As a student McFarlane’s focus on patient‑legitimised care is relevant to B. an older adult recovering from a hip fracture in a state hospital., Applying McFarlane's concepts will ensure that I provide help, assistance and offer service to patients., I also feel that this source will remind me of the importance of patient acceptance of ‘care’.

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