The discussion about family presence during invasive procedures has been ongoing for many years. Some healthcare organizations have instituted policies to allow family members to be present during invasive procedures, which previously would have been prohibited during such procedures. The attitudes of healthcare workers differ drastically. (MacLean et al., 2003) This article will outline the important benefits of having a family member present during these procedures. Terms used in this search include: Family Support at the Bedside, Importance of Family at the Bedside, Invasive Procedure, Family-Centered Self in the Operating Room, and Position Statement on Family Presence. The following items were deemed appropriate for this document.1. Baumhover N, Hughes L. Spirituality and support for family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitations in adults. American Journal of Critical Care July 2009; 18(4):357-367Several healthcare organizations have made recommendations and written guidelines to include family presence at the bedside during invasive procedures. A quantitative study was conducted on healthcare workers exploring their thoughts and attitudes towards family presence during invasive procedures. This article explores the importance of spirituality and holistic healing. The design of this study was exploratory, descriptive, and correlational. The setting was a 210-bed, non-profit Christian hospital located in the southwestern United States. Data was collected from the individuals in this study and analyzed. The study found that 58% of nurses, compared to 34% of physicians and physician assistants, strongly agreed that family presence during invasive procedures is a patient's right. This study… half of the paper… etherization, 84%; sedation and analgesia, 81%; bladder catheterization, 80%; sutures, 79%; lumbar puncture, 66%; and cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers, 44%. The reasons for the families' presence included to calm the child, to suffer less anxiety and to supervise the procedure. 80% believe that the presence of the family can be beneficial.10. American Heart Association. 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Circulation 2005; 112: Supp IV-1-IV-211. Retrieved December 7, 2010. From: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/112/24_suppl/IV-6 The American Heart Association advocates having family members present during invasive procedures. They have clear and concise guidance on how to establish the presence of a family member at the bedside that any hospital can adapt.