Patient Communication & History Taking
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Demonstrate structured history-taking and therapeutic communication skills in a supervised clinical setting. Proof requires a documented structured history (SOAPIE or equivalent format) for at least 3 patient encounters, with clinical supervisor feedback on communication quality for each. Patient details are anonymised in the submitted proof. Supervisor attestation from a registered nurse or clinical educator is required. The proof documents the student's communication skill development under supervision — not clinical notes to be used in patient care.
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Study a recognised clinical communication framework used in your clinical specialty — Calgary-Cambridge Guide, SPIKES for breaking bad news, OSCE-style structured history taking, or an equivalent model endorsed by your training programme. Document the framework's key components and apply it in a practice encounter with a volunteer (peer, colleague, or simulated patient). Your clinical supervisor or a communication skills tutor must observe and provide written feedback.
Proof required
Submit a one-page summary of the communication framework you chose (naming all key components), your volunteer encounter notes (anonymised), and written feedback from your observer confirming they observed the practice encounter.
What gets checked
- Framework is named and all components are documented — not just the name but each stage of the model.
- Volunteer encounter notes reflect application of the framework — not a general clinical history.
- Observer feedback is from a clinical supervisor or communication skills tutor — not a peer student.