Introduction The Investigation of Caring PART ONE: THE CONCEPT OF CARING Putting the Caring Back into Health Care Theoretical Foundations of Caring PART TWO: THE THEORY OF CARING Caring Begins With the Caregiver Predispositional Qualities of the Caregiver Caring in Action Behavioral Qualities Caring Unfolds With the Client Relational Qualities Caring is Contextual The Health-Care Environment The Distinct Nature of a Professional Caring Involvement PART THREE: THE EFFECTS OF CARING The Transformative Effects of Caring The Emotional Risks of Caring Coping With the Emotional Demands of Caring Implications for Practice and Education