(๑) The objective of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of MP-patient communication.
(๒) The undergraduate course is geared towards providing medical, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, medical records and public health students with an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of human interpersonal communication.
(๓) Students will be guided to be able to ascertain the different aspects of human interpersonal communication and to the application of the basic principles of MP-patient communication.
(๔) As MP-patient communication is a necessity in all fields of the medical profession, students in the following areas of study will find that this course is complementary to their major and minor fields of study.
(๕) Students will be guided through this course utilizing (1) lectures and discussions, (2) audio-visual aids, (3) role-playing, and (4) group work.