“…1993, Arnold 1997, Morgan & Sanggaran 1997, Hills 1998). The process whereby students form close relationships with patients is characterized by caring with an attitude of compassion and respect (Gunby 1996, Arnold 1997), seeing patients as individuals and being concerned for their welfare and future (Klisch 1990), a meaningful and special kind of contact with a particular patient (Fagerberg & Ekman 1997), intense feelings in saying goodbye to clients (King et al . 1986, Landeen et al .…”