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PS50031: Communication in health

Academic Year: 2018/9
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 6      [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 120
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Semester 1
Assessment Summary: CW 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Essay 1 (CW 20%)
  • Essay 2 (CW 80%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites: While taking this module you are advised totake PS50029
Description: Aims:

* To identify the principles of good communication in twenty first Century Health Care.
* To consider how communication can impact on the behaviour and health outcomes for patients, their family and health professionals in a variety of health care settings and contexts.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this unit, students will:
* Demonstrate their ability to evaluate different contexts in which health care is delivered
* Appreciate the impact of communications and be able to make recommendations about how these might be improved
* Be able to assess the psychological impact of health professional behaviour on patient outcomes
* Be able to evaluate the different factors involved in choosing health care.

Skills:
Intellectual
* To think creatively and analytically
* To communicate and argument
* To work independently
* To utilise problem solving skills
* To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence
* To synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding
Professional / Practical
* To effectively and efficiently apply principles of communication within a variety of health contexts.
* Interpersonal communication skills
* Study and learning skills

Content:
The unit aims to provide students with an appreciation of the psychological processes involved in health consultation. This will include discussion of the provision of treatment and its effect on subsequent behaviour, the impact of health care provision in different formats (including newer health technologies) and settings such as primary and secondary care.
Beliefs and expectations about health, health risk perception, help seeking, help giving and self-help will be explored. Communication between provider patient and family including breaking bad news and difficult conversations will also be considered.
Programme availability:

PS50031 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology

PS50031 is a Stage Required Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Psychology

Notes:

  • This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2018/19 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2019/20 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2018/19.
  • Programmes and units are subject to change in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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