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What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Communication in Health and Social Care

Subject: Health and Social Care

Topic: Communication Coursework

Duration: 30 Minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of effective communication in health and social care settings.
2. Identify various methods of communication and their applications in different scenarios.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills through role-play exercises.

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Introduction (5 minutes)

• Engagement Question: "Why is communication vital in health and social care?"
• Brief discussion about the role of communication for service users, colleagues, and stakeholders.

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Key Concepts of Communication (10 minutes)

What is Communication?

• Definition of communication as the exchange of information and understanding between individuals.

Importance of Effective Communication

• Establishing trust with service users.
• Enhancing teamwork among professionals.
• Ensuring care plans are accurately understood.

Types of Communication

1. Verbal Communication

   • Oral discussions, phone conversations.

2. Non-Verbal Communication

   • Body language, facial expressions, gestures.

3. Written Communication

   • Care plans, emails, reports.

Barriers to Effective Communication

• Language barriers
• Cultural differences
• Emotional barriers
• Physical disabilities

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Skills in Communication (5 minutes)

Active Listening

• Definition and techniques for demonstrating active listening: paraphrasing, summarising, and asking clarifying questions.

Empathy in Communication

• Importance of expressing empathy and understanding in care settings.

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Role-Play Exercise (5 minutes)

• Activity: Divide students into pairs. Each student will have 2 minutes to act out a scenario involving a service user and a care provider.
• Scenarios:
  • Discussing a diagnosis.
  • Handling a disagreement about care methods.

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Conclusion and Recap (3 minutes)

• Summarise the key points discussed.
• Reinforce how effective communication contributes to improved outcomes in health and social care.

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Homework (2 minutes)

Tasks

1. Write a reflective essay (300 words) on a personal experience where effective communication made a positive difference in a health or social care setting.
2. Research and prepare a short presentation on a chosen communication method and its relevance in health care.

Correct Answers

For the reflective essay, assess based on clarity of thought, ability to connect personal experiences with theoretical concepts, and use of relevant terminology.

For the research presentation, ensure the inclusion of:

• Definition of the communication method.
• Examples of its application in health and social care.
• Potential barriers and ways to overcome them.

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Additional Resources

• Books:

  • "Effective Communication in Nursing" by G. Kübler-Ross.
  • "Communication Skills for Nurses" by R. J. Merriman.

• Websites:

  • NHS Communication Skills Training (NHS website)
  • Health and Social Care Skills Academy (HSC Skills Academy)

Feel free to modify any sections as needed to fit the class context or time constraints.