A Care relationship has to be 'constructed' (K100 course team 1998, p191) otherwise conflicts and pressures will arise. In all forms of care a person will encounter conflicts and pressures at some point whether it is a care receiver or a care giver, unless attention is paid to develop a constant relationship. Using relevant literature and personal experiences, I will explore the conflicts and pressures associated with the Intimate care relationship. I will do this from …showed first 75 words of 1374 total…

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