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Hsmu 111: Communication Skills For Health Professionals Question Paper

Hsmu 111: Communication Skills For Health Professionals

Course:Public Health

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''ST ''TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PUBLIC HEALTH
UNIT CODE : HSMU 111
UNIT TITLE : COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
TIME : 3 HOURS

Instructions:
This paper consist of two section A and B. answer all question form section A and any three from section B.
SECTION A: (40 Marks)
Question One
Briefly explain the importance of effective communication in Health Care. (6mks)
Question Two
With examples, explain three interviewing skills used in health care. (6mks)
Question Three
Distinguish between task oriented and group oriented group discussions on health care. (6mks)
Question Four
Citing examples, briefly explain three functions of a good filing system in health care. (6mks)
Question Five
Explain the factors a health professional would consider using while taking sexual history from the opposite sex. (6mks)
Question Six
Explain any three factors that can be considered in communicating to challenging patients. (6mks)
Question Seven
Briefly explain two main factors you would consider in planning for an oral presentation in health care. (4mks)
SECTION B: (60 Marks) choose any three questions
Question Eight
With relevant examples, explain the importance of social-cultural knowledge of communities’ health care. (20mks)
Question Nine
Citing relevant examples, explain how health professional apply the communication skill of listing in health care. (20mks)
Question Ten
As the manager of an urban private health facility discuss with examples how you would apply communication skills in management of the facility (20mks)
Question Eleven
Citing relevant examples, explain main communication barrier in health care in Kenya. (20mks)

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