The space of togetherness – a caring encounter

摘要: Encounters in relation to the nurse-patient relationship are often discussed within nursing and caring literature without a reflection on actual meaning of concept. Assuming that an encounter is essential for care, this article seeks create deeper understanding concept through hermeneutic approach texts by philosophers Buber Marcel. Presence, recognition, availability mutuality seem be prerequisites encounter. As these fulfilled between human beings who each other, it possible speak space togetherness, mutual existence, where life's mystery shines forth realized. The challenge lies creating encounters care.