Communication Skills in General Practice
Subject GENP90011 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Distance Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 8-hour workshop. Total Time Commitment: 120 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | Nil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Core Participation Requirements: |
Students are required to have access to a computer with e-mail application and a web browser. Technical support is not available from the University of Melbourne in setting up such a system. For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
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Coordinator
Assoc Prof Kelsey HegartyContact
Bernie Cooper, cooperb@unimelb.edu.auSubject Overview: |
Communicating effectively with patients is an integral part of clinical practice. It is well understood that there are specific aspects to communication that must be addressed to achieve a successful consultation. This subject will utilise a patient centred approach to the primary care consultation and will further develop active listening skills as well as addressing specific issues that may arise in the consultation and work setting, for example, breaking bad news, responding to disclosure of sensitive matters, negotiating with team members. |
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Objectives: |
At the completion of this subject students should be able to:
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Assessment: |
Students must achieve a cumulative mark of at least 50% and a pass in the hurdle requirements in order to pass the subject. |
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Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: |
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
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Related Course(s): |
Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing |
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