In this research, I do not argue that trust is unique in each nurse-patient relationship, nor I do I argue that trust is unique to nursing. There may be some unique features in each nurse-patient relationship as Snelson [1992] has maintained, but I am most concerned with developing a more defined normative conception of trust. Furthermore, other professional and nonprofessional caregivers form trust relationships. They, too, are relied upon to care for things, to uphold obligations, and to be knowledgable and skilful.