400732 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Health Professional, Electronic Portfolio, Health Communication
22 Jun 2018
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Week 1 - What is communication
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What is communication?
The Oxford dictionary defines communication as “a verbal or written message which employs a
common system of signs, symbols or behaviour to exchange information”
*More than just words and greater than this definition
Communicate through your presence, age, gender, gestures, race, accent, etc
We all communicate differently:
Verbal
Written
Non-verbal
Online
Types of communication
Verbal
Non-verbal
Body language
Facial expressions
Written - script
Written - image/visual
Sign language
Gestures
Touch
Developing communication
How do good communication skills develop?
Practice
Reflexivity
Reading
Interactions
Feedback
Health communication
Develop a therapeutic relationship = working together
PRE-READING
Social Media
In a way can make us seem more disconnected and provides an illusion of peoples real
feelings.
Can make you feel distant from the world
Conversations may not be an accurate representation of the truth, making it harder to tell if
people are lying
Affects the ability to build trust
Potential for misinterpretation or misunderstanding is growing
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Document Summary
The oxford dictionary defines communication as a verbal or written message which employs a common system of signs, symbols or behaviour to exchange information . *more than just words and greater than this definition. Communicate through your presence, age, gender, gestures, race, accent, etc. Develop a therapeutic relationship = working together. In a way can make us seem more disconnected and provides an illusion of peoples real feelings. Can make you feel distant from the world. Conversations may not be an accurate representation of the truth, making it harder to tell if people are lying. Potential for misinterpretation or misunderstanding is growing. Assessment 1 - health professional interview reflective essay (20%) due week 7. Find a health professional that has been in the field for 3+ years (preferably from ot). Marks reflect your abilities to interview the professional and how well you have obtained knowledge and skills learnt in this subject.
