knowing a way

The patient was also on multiple medications. I, therefore, decided to research the drugs and their adverse effects. The research helped me to get rid of the prescribed medication especially those with adverse side effects and the prescribed the patient with the relevant medication until I curbed the problem (Carper, 1978). Personal way of knowing The personal way of knowing includes knowledge and attitudes that are derived from personal empathy and self-understanding. It includes a health professional imagining himself or herself in the patient’s position. I also applied the recommended nursing process through various assessments and hence provided appropriate interventions. I considered the pros and cons of various medications to receive the best outcome.