MZKSI0411s Principles of social interaction and communication -p

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tereza Friessová (assistant)
Mgr. Bc. Alena Langaufová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D.
Department of Medical Psychology and Psychosomatics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Blanka Suchá
Supplier department: Department of Medical Psychology and Psychosomatics – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Fri 1. 3. 8:00–9:40 F01B1/519, 10:00–11:40 F01B1/519, Fri 15. 3. 8:00–9:40 F01B1/519, 10:00–11:40 F01B1/519, Fri 12. 4. 8:00–9:40 B11/327
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide healthcare professionals with the principles of communication, various ways of communication and the specific features of communication in the healthcare environment. Students should be aware that the success of communication is strongly influenced by the knowledge of the cultural environment in which communication takes place. Graduates should understand that communication does not take place in a vacuum, but it is limited by legislation, traditions and / or codes of ethics
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be acquainted with the basic principles of communication, they will be aware of the specific features of communication in healthcare. They will be able to use different ways and approaches of communication with respect to the communication partner. He / she will be aware of cultural differences and resulting different approaches to successful communication. The student will be acquainted with the basic laws and codes of ethics affecting the rules of communication in healthcare area
Syllabus
  • •Basic concepts and principles of communication, different ways of communication.
  • •Cultural aspects of communication.
  • •Communication in healthcare - among professionals, between CH staff and patients / family.
  • •Patients with special needs.
  • •Ethics, laws and other regulations.
Literature
  • PTÁČEK, Radek and Petr BARTŮNĚK. Etika a komunikace v medicíně. Praha: Grada, 2011, 528 stran. ISBN 9788024739762. URL info
  • VYMĚTAL, Štěpán. Krizová komunikace : a komunikace rizika. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada, 2009, 176 s. ISBN 9788024725109. URL info
  • ŠPATENKOVÁ, Naděžda and Jaroslava KRÁLOVÁ. Základní otázky komunikace : komunikace (nejen) pro sestry. 1. vyd. Praha: Galén, 2009, 135 s. ISBN 9788072625994. info
  • KURTZ, Suzanne M., Jonathan SILVERMAN and Juliet DRAPER. Teaching and learning communication skills in medicine. Edited by Jan van Dalen - W Platt Frederic. Second edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press/Taylor & Francis Group, 2005, xiv, 369. ISBN 9781857756586. info
Teaching methods
Seminar, discussion, presentation.
Assessment methods
Assessment methods and criteria CREDIT REQUIREMENTS:
1. 80% participation in seminars during the semester. Higher absence can be excused only for serious (health) reasons.
2. Even in the case of absenteeism, the student must complete all assigned tasks.
3. In case of higher absence, the student will be required to write a paper / presentation on a given topic. If the work is not acepted due to an insufficient quality, the student will have a chance of one correction. If the paper is rejected, the student will not meet the requirements for successful completion of the course.
4. Active participation during seminars.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 10.
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2025.
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