In other
words, caring must be effective for the recipient. In order to establish effective caring
relations, Noddings asserts that carers should step out of their frame of reference
and into the patient’s or their family member’s, in order to fully understand the
other person’s situation and world view. It is clear that Noddings is arguing for
empathy or empathic understanding, which seems essential for person-centred and
holistic palliative care.