1.2 Communication skills In this part of my essay I am writing about using communication skills in a health and social care context. There are numerous methods to communicate; it can be verbal, be non-verbal, writing and listening. Verbal communication is applied when information or training have been given on the phone, by handover and face to face talking with the service user. When communicating verbally there are some factors that need to be considered as the tone of voice, pitch and speech at
This essay will seek to critically explain and define the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care. Working in partnership is a very important element of practice within health and social care. The concepts of power sharing, consultation and joint ways of working are essential for effective service provision. As Health and social care professionals we need to understand the importance of promoting autonomy with individuals. We also need to be aware of
oppression and marginalization are closely linked to the social problem of substance abuse (Nelson, 2012; Room, 2005; Hyman 2005 & Reinarman, 2005 as cited in Graham, Young, Valach & Wood, 2007). My thesis statement for this essay is that, an anti-oppressive perspective is crucial to address systemic inequalities that contribute to the social problem of substance abuse among youth in Canada (Nelson, 2012; Graham et al., 2007 & Smye et al., 2001). This essay will discuss the topic of substance abuse among
The ability to communicate effectively is essential when referring to the health and social care sector. Communication implies much more than transferring and receiving information. It represents a vital part in developing and maintaining relationships and everyone uses it as a method to express feelings and emotions. The essay presents the factors that influence effective communication and methods to improve it. I will focus on the skills required for achieving it by explaining the importance of
Efficient communication in the health and social care sector plays a significant role in supporting patient or the service user. The way how the career or supporter are using communication in health and social care, can have a massive effect on the single individuals’ wellbeing and needs. This essay will consider how relevant theories and methods of communication are applied in health and social care. How various factors such as body language or production skills influence the communication process
2013). Evidence-based clinical practice (EBCP) is a new approach to health-care practice that specifically recognises the quality of the evidence that relates to every patient’s care management, the value of that evidence, the pros and cons of viable alternative management strategies, and the role of patients' values and preferences in weighing up to those pros and cons. (McMaster University EBCP Workshop, 2015). In this essay the author critically analyses the benefits and limitations of evidence-
This essay describes what professional behaviour and professional boundaries are in nursing in today’s day and age. The Code of Conduct is a set of standards put in place for nurses by the Nursing Council of New Zealand to provide ethical and safe scope of practice to health consumers. This essay also outlines the main aspects of professional behaviour, such as respect, partnership and integrity and the importance of professional boundaries in nursing scope of practice. The nursing profession demands
This week we learnt about the barriers to communication and the factors to overcoming these barriers, for example training and building relationships. We also learnt that there are several aids to communication so it can be carried out effectively, such as an advocate, interpreters, and mentors or technological aids such as hearing aids, loop systems, voice activated software, pictures and signs. Learning these have been useful because these are the barriers I may have to consider in my future career
In this essay I will be explaining the role of effective communication and the interpersonal interaction in health and social care. Also I will be explaining what multi agency is and why it is important and why you need to use this in day to day working life. It is important to have good communication because communication is needed everywhere. For example communication skills are needed between colleagues. With colleagues you need to talk in a professional manner as they work together in a group
SEXUAL HEALTH AMONGST INDIGINOUS AUSTRALIANS In Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience sexual health inequalities when compared to the rest of the population. They are over-represented in notifications of sexually transmissible infections and viral hepatitis (Kirby Institute 2013) and have higher rates of teenage pregnancy (Li, Hilder and Sullivan, 2012). Sexual health according to WHO (2002) is not limited to absence of disease and dysfunction, it also refers to a state