Unit 1 Health and Social Care

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INTRODUCTION This assignment resource covers: * Unit 1 Introduction to Communication in Health and Social Care or Children’s and Young Peoples Setting * Unit 9 Handle Information in Health and Social Care Setting These units are about communicating with individuals using methods that are appropriate for that person and the situation. The individuals can be anyone you come into contact with, within the working environment – service users, colleagues, managers, visitors, other professionals. This unit also considers the need to understand and keep records as well as how to access and store them. What will I Learn? By completing this unit you should know * The different methods used to communicate. * How to listen and respond to another persons concerns * What factors can affect and alter communication * Ways to overcome barriers * The skills necessary to communicate effectively * The different records used in a care setting * How to handle confidential information * Your own role in completing and accessing information When completed this book provides evidence across other units which your assessor can aid you with. Think carefully before you address questions – one word answers are not a positive way to demonstrate your knowledge The way we communicate with people can drastically alter the quality of care we give them. A well-chosen look or word can make a huge difference to someone feeling vulnerable or depressed. So can a badly chosen one. In all our interactions whether professional or social we need a clear understanding of the importance of effective communication. Communication is a basic part of all human behaviour and we communicate in many different ways. Look at the pictures below write what they convey to you? 1. This picture seems to me that the larger man is the one who
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