Walker & Avant (1988 p 41) allege tbat this case illustrates
what the concept is not' An example which clearly does
not demonstrate the concept of pabent parbcipabon is
descnbed below In tbis case a relabonship does not exist
The knowledge and mformabon gap between the nurse
and the pabent has not been narrowed as no dialogue about
the forthcoming events bas taken place There is no evidence
of engagement on the part of the pabent in either
intellectual or physical activify Consequently the nurse
has not surrendered any power or control Finally, tbe
pabent bas not accrued any benefit