AHS403 Team-based Interpersonal Communication in Healthcare
This course provides a survey of health communication research and theory within the context of interpersonal communication with a focus on a team-based approach to patient care. Students will explore topics such as patient-health provider communication, health-related communication in families and personal relationships, HIPPA, social support and caregiving, and culture and health disparities. The qualities of successful teams, professional identity, ethics, integrity and values, communication and decision making in the interprofessional environment will be addressed.
Prerequisite
junior or senior status