護理關懷的哲學反思及其意義向度

A Philosophical Reflection on Nursing Care and Its Multi-Dimensional Significances

護理關懷（nursing care）自有其專業性，而在專業性的基礎之上，護理關懷還應有其倫理意義、精神意義與終極意義。本文即試圖透過哲學反思，探討當代護理關懷所涉及的意義向度及其相關之問題，並由此進一步闡明其中與文化、倫理及宗教可能交關的理念思考與實踐課題，而終證成護理關懷作為一種生命關懷的真實意義。

The vital professionalism of nursing care is the foundation of ethical, spiritual, and eternal values that all nurses should hold. This article will extend these meanings to explore multi-dimensional issues relevant to nursing care in modern times. Concurrently, ideas and practices represented by culture, ethics and religion will also be elucidated. The purpose is to demonstrate that nursing care is a true reflection of the general human responsibility to care for life.