...P1 In this essay I will be explaining the role of effective communication and interpersonal interactions in a health and social care. I will be using examples such as formal and informal communication as well as language, culture, proximity and the role of verbal and non-verbal communication. Communication can be defined as the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium (www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english /communication). An example of communications in a health and social care setting would be in a hospital if a patient was in need of something they would have to communicate through talking in other to have the health care professional help them what they are in need of. Similar to that is interpersonal interaction which can be defined the techniques people use in order to communicate and maintain effective relationships or communication is the process by which people exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages: it is face-to-face communication.( www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/ interpersonal-communication.html) An example would be a doctor working in a hospital is likely to interact with work colleagues, patients and other people during the course of the day. In other for communication to be effective a person must put to use their interpersonal skills. These interpersonal skills includes being a good listener and listening to the person speaking and well as responding to show them...
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...Unit 7- sociological perspectives for health and social care P1 – Explain the principal sociological perspectives Sociological Perspectives | Main Points | Criticisms | Functionalism | Functionalist believe that just as the body functions through the efficient interrelationship of major organs and has disease, so the different institutions in society each have particular contributions to make. They work together and use methods of social control to deal with deviant members or groups, to ensure that society functions smoothly. Parsons (1902-1979) saw society as a system made up of interrelated institutions, which contributed to its smooth running and continuity. He thought that the main role of an institution is to socialise individuals and ensure that they understood the underlying values of their society and behave in acceptable ways. Murdock(1897-1985) did a study of the family, examined over 250 societies and concluded that in all societies the family performed 4 functions: * Sexual function which was allowed for the expression of sexuality in an approved context * Reproductive function which provided stability for the rearing children * Socialisation included the responsibility of teaching children the acceptable ways of behaving in society * Economic function meant that food, shelter, and financial security had to be provided for the family membersParsons(1951) argued that the family had only two basic functions which were: * The primary socialisation of children...
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...BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and Research and Analysis Project INFORMATION PACK 2012 - 2013 CONTENTS 1) 2) 3) About Oxford Brookes University ....................................................................... 1 Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 2 Conversion arrangements ................................................................................. 4 3.a) ACCA exam conversion arrangements ....................................................... 4 4) Aims and outcomes ........................................................................................... 5 4.a) 4.b) 4.c) Programme regulations ............................................................................... 5 Programme learning outcomes ................................................................... 6 RAP learning outcomes............................................................................... 7 5) Assessment ....................................................................................................... 9 5.a) 5.b) 5.c) 5.d) Marking and moderation of your work ......................................................... 9 Assessment criteria ..................................................................................... 9 Resubmission rules ................................................................................... 11 Determination of class of degree .........
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...BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting and Research and Analysis Project INFORMATION PACK 2013 - 2014 CONTENTS 1) 2) 3) About Oxford Brookes University ....................................................................... 1 Eligibility ............................................................................................................ 2 Conversion arrangements ................................................................................. 4 3.a) 4) ACCA exam conversion arrangements ....................................................... 4 Aims and outcomes ........................................................................................... 5 4.a) 4.b) 4.c) Programme regulations ............................................................................... 5 Programme learning outcomes ................................................................... 6 RAP learning outcomes............................................................................... 7 5) Assessment ....................................................................................................... 9 5.a) 5.b) 5.c) 5.d) Marking and moderation of your work ......................................................... 9 Assessment criteria ..................................................................................... 9 Resubmission rules ................................................................................... 12 Determination of class of degree .................
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