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You need to cite at least 3 USA based medical journals using proper APA format. (see below under Resources).
Other sources for information in the paper should be cited when it is needed. Do not use sources from India, China, Pakistan, Philippines, etc. If information is gathered from a website, be sure to cite it properly.
Write a paper that explores the concepts of communication in healthcare. You will need to research therapeutic & professional communication concepts in healthcare to support your paper. Use the following as Level I headings (per APA) and as topics to address in your paper.
You need to cite at least 3 USA based medical journals using proper APA format. (see below under Resources).
Other sources for information in the paper should be cited when it is needed. Do not use sources from India, China, Pakistan, Philippines, etc. If information is gathered from a website, be sure to cite it properly.
- Why is good communication essential in healthcare?
- How does good communication relate to patient safety?
- What is therapeutic communication in your own words?
- How is it different from other types of communication?
- What is the goal of therapeutic communication?
- Is all communication therapeutic?
- What are some of the key components of therapeutic communication?
- What are some considerations in communicating in the healthcare environment?
- What may facilitate and/or block communication.
- Conclusion
Criteria:
- Length: 6-8 pages, not including the title and reference page; an abstract is not necessary.
- Content requirements are contained above; use the topics as APA Level I headings.
- Refer to APA 6/7th Edition requirements; note tone of APA writing (see APA manual)
- use: sentences that are direct, clear, concise, non-judgmental,3rd person, shorter
- avoid: opinion/bias, jargon, abbreviations, wordiness, long/rambling sentences, 1st or 2nd person, redundant or irrelevant comments
- Resources:
- Required to use 3 Medical/Nursing Journal articles less than 5 years old
- Additional resources must be reputable (if unsure, ask) and less than 5 years old (>5 yr is acceptable if for historical purposes)
- All sources whether paraphrased or directly quoted MUST be cited in text and on the reference page
- No long quotes/ 1 or less short quotes allowed – the rest the information must be paraphrased and cited
- MAY not use Wikipedia and any non-professional.com websites
