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HEALT1113 Communication For Health Professionals - Federation University

a. Using the headings and prompts as a guide provided in the essay template, create complete paragraphs applying academic writing style, plus evidence to support your claims using in-text citations.

b. Highlight important elements from the case study that will determine your communication strategies

c. Your writing should include analysis and synthesis of the research.

3. Conclusion

4. Reference list: APA 7th edition
a. You are required to reference a minimum of eight academic sources (e.g. textbooks, peer reviewed journal articles).
b. Resources such as websites, legislations, and government sites are in addition to the minimum of eight academic resources.
c. Reference list is NOT included in the word count, but in-text citations are included in the word count.

Referencing requirements:
• Direct quotes should be avoided where possible in academic writing. If deemed necessary, all quotations must be referenced correctly using APA Th edition.
• All resources should be less than 7 years old, unless of historical significance.
• We encourage you to read widely and use the most current research you can find. If you have a journal article that falls outside the 7-year limit, ask the following:
o Have I searched for a more recent article? (Try searching the databases using key words from the references that you have already)
o Is there anything more recent that could replace it?
o Does it contain important information that is relevant and has historical significance to the assessment task? Can I justify using an older source for the academic assessment task?

Essay Template

Use the headings and prompts below as a guide to help you write your essay.

Introduction (10-15% of total length)
• Provide context for your essay- background information about communication and health
• Give an overview of the case study you have chosen.
• Outline the main points you will discuss in the body
(Use in text citations where required - ensure they are also reflected in your reference list.) Communication goal/goals relevant to the client (body paragraph 1)
• Identify the relevant communication goal/goals to suit your client's needs Communication strategies (body paragraph 2)
• What communication strategies would you employ to facilitate effective communication with your client?
• How would you implement these strategies?
Strategies for building rapport (body paragraph 3)
• Discuss the strategies you could use to build rapport with your client.
Potential communication barriers (body paragraph 4)
• What do you believe to be some barriers, such as socio-cultural factors, to effective communication with this client?
• How could you overcome these barriers?
Considerations for inter-professional communication (body paragraph 5)
• Consider at least 3 other health professionals you may communicate with regarding your patient/client's healthcare?
• What considerations are present when communicating with other health professionals?
• What are some challenges that could arise from this interprofessional communication? Conclusion (10% of total length)
• Remind reader of the purpose of the essay
• Summarise the main points in your own words (no citations needed)
• Provide a concluding statement or recommendations

References
Reference list: Compile your in-text citations into a reference list applying APA 7 formatting conventions