Response

Abstract

Underscoring Ms. Schilder's overview of the time dimension in human affairs is her argument for greater attention to this variable in the practice of nursing. One measure of the relevance of this argument could be the extent to which it elicits, from practising nurses, evidence of clinical problems which involve time phenomena. At the Health Workshop, we first noticed the importance of tempo, rhythm and periodicity when we attempted to offer immediate service and speedy follow up to a suburban clientele. In response, most of our clients negotiated a working relationship which would accommodate rather than interrupt their busy lifestyles.