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Upper-intermediate,
Advanced
Good Practice focuses on
the language and communication skills that doctors need to make
consultations more effective through a focus on five elements of
good communication: verbal communication, active listening, voice
management, non-verbal communication and cultural awareness.
The course teaches learners how to handle a range of situations
sensitively, such as taking a patient history, breaking bad news,
examining a patient and describing treatment options, as well as
preparing doctors for dealing with different types of patients, from
children to the elderly.
The Good Practice DVD is a unique tool that offers students the
chance to observe a range of doctor-patient encounters. As well as
consolidating language and communication strategies presented in the
Student's Book, the DVD also allows learners to explore the
importance and impact of non-verbal communication. Each DVD sequence
is accompanied by a worksheet that encourages students to reflect on
various aspects of the consultation. The worksheets can be found in
the Good Practice Teacher's Book and are downloadable from the
website.
With reference to numerous medical communication experts, and
through exposure to authentic clinical scenarios, the course
demonstrates the impact of good communication on the doctor-patient
relationship and enables students to become confident and effective
practitioners in English.
Good Practice was shortlisted for the British Council Innovation
Awards 2008. |
