[Meaning and humanity in care]. / Sens et humanité dans le soin.

Nursing practice is founded on numerous theories. While life sciences use evidence to design the most effective practices from a biomedical point of view, human sciences sometimes struggle to corroborate the perception of patients as caregivers in their humanised practice. This article presents a perspective of care in a resolutely human dimension, where the main objective is to be of use to the person.