''Dignity is about how people feel, think and behave in relation to their worth and that of others. To treat someone with dignity is to treat them as worthy, in a way that respects them as a valued individual. » (nhs.uk) When a nurse is aware of patients' dignity, they feel more comfortable, therefore able to make more informed decisions without feeling exposed, embarrassed or ashamed. The NHS states that in the health system, all people, regardless of their health status, should receive dignified care, even after they die. Key elements of the NHS constitution must include “respect and dignity”. One of the nursing values ​​stated by An Bord Altranais is that “nursing care must be provided in a manner that respects the uniqueness and dignity of each patient/client, regardless of culture or religion” (An Bord Altranais). Our role is to care with compassion, kindness and empathy for each person's pain and suffering. We do our best to try to ease this pain as best we can. One of our roles is to provide dignified care. Providing dignified care can be as simple as making eye contact with a patient, ensuring privacy and minimal body exposure during any procedure. Unfortunately, “previous research has found that patients who are ignored or neglected by caregivers experience a loss of dignity.” (Elison et al 2008, Baille 2009, Jacob 2009). Patients' dignity can be threatened by things as simple as leaving a door/curtain open during a procedure depending on the type of ward they are in, for example a mixed ward. Promoting dignity is, in my opinion, a very important aspect of nursing. However, unfortunately, due to the lack of staff in hospitals, today it is dignified...... middle of paper ...... Nursing time. Available at: http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/childrens-nursing/using-the-roper-logan-and-tierney-model-in-a-neonatal-icu/199604.article . [Accessed March 22, 2014]• Roper-Logan-Tierney Model for Nursing Based on a Life and Nursing Theory Model 2014. Roper-Logan-Tierney Model for Nursing Based on a Life and Nursing Theory Model life and nursing. [ONLINE] available on ; http://www.nursing-theory.org/theories-and-models/roper-model-based-on-a-model-of-living.php. [Accessed March 22, 2014]• Irish Nursing Board. An Bord Altranais 2014. Irish Nursing Council [online]. http://www.nursingboard.ie/scope/scope2/values1/3/14• Dignity in patient care - ULHT website. http://www.ulh.nhs.uk/for-patients/dignity-in-care/default.asp• Respect for humanity and dignity/practice/nursingtimes/2014. http://nursingtimes.net/nursingpractice/clincalzones