Introduction Relational care (or relationship-based care) is defined as a type of care “where the patient is cared about, as well as cared for, and where the professional patient interaction is reciprocal – they give as well as receive, where they share in the suffering of those they care for”.1 This approach builds on the more traditional person-centred care by moving beyond the individual to acknowledge social and relational aspects.2 Thus, where people have strong, trusting relationships...