Background

The primal duty for a district nurse is treating all persons fairly and equitably. Unfortunately you could see through previous research that there is injustice in health care. Some of acts are done consciously and some of them unconsciously.

Aim

The aim was to illuminate the district nurses' experience of equal care.

Method

Data was collected through semi structured interviews and has a qualitative approach. The data material was analyzed through qualitative content analysis.

Results

The three categories that emerged from the outcome was: To be in a certain way with four sub-categories: that personality influences, that relatives influence, that those who require it get it, and belonging to a vulnerable patient population. To be seen with two sub-categories to make different and to be equal. To be in the right place with two subcategories to get professional treatment and that the health care context is important.

Conclusion:

Discussion took place regarding the need to set aside more time to discuss issues of equality in the workplace. To set time aside for reflection on the district nurse's own approach would probably reduce injustice in health care.