Unit 2: Portfolio Work
Unit 2: Portfolio Work (AS Unit F911)
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Oral Communication
Oral can be defined as “spoken rather than written” (2012) Oxford Dictionaries.com Oxford University Press [Online] Available from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/oral?q=oral (Accessed 25 October 2012). Communication can be defined as “the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium” (2012) Oxford Dictionaries.com Oxford University Press [Online] Available from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/communication?q=communication (Accessed 25 October 2012).
Therefore, oral communication is the conveyance or swapping of information using spoken language. Communication is fundamentally important in all settings …show more content…
Without oral communication, he would not be able to convey important information to others. It is vital that his staff listen carefully to his words whilst he is operating on a patient, any misunderstanding could potentially result in the patient being harmed accidentally or even death. The Anaesthetist also has a vital role during an operation. They have to continually monitor their patient and relay the patient’s vital signs to the surgeon at all times. This is done by talking. It is also imperative that the rest of the theatre staff can hear properly so usually there is no background noise to allow the staff to hear the surgeon’s instructions clearly. Any misunderstanding in the operating theatre could literally be a case of life or …show more content…
* Allows individuals to claim compensation through the Courts if they suffer damage through mishandling of information about themselves. * Permits an individual who uses services to find out from any person or organisation whether information is being kept about them, and if they do, to be told the type of information kept and the purposes for which it is kept”.
(Fisher et al 2012)
A client is allowed access to their personal records, should they wish to see them. They have a legal and moral right to see what has been written about them.
Most prescriptions are now printed electronically by the prescribing practitioner; this ensures that the Pharmacist can read it and also the prescription is impossible to alter.
Sign language
Sign Language is a visual means of communicating using gestures, facial expression, and body language. Sign Language is used mainly by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments”. (2012) British-sign.co.uk. [Online] Available from: http://www.british-sign.co.uk/british-sign-language-bsl/what-is-british-sign-language-bsl/ (Accessed 29 October
A01
Oral Communication
Oral can be defined as “spoken rather than written” (2012) Oxford Dictionaries.com Oxford University Press [Online] Available from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/oral?q=oral (Accessed 25 October 2012). Communication can be defined as “the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium” (2012) Oxford Dictionaries.com Oxford University Press [Online] Available from: http://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/communication?q=communication (Accessed 25 October 2012).
Therefore, oral communication is the conveyance or swapping of information using spoken language. Communication is fundamentally important in all settings …show more content…
Without oral communication, he would not be able to convey important information to others. It is vital that his staff listen carefully to his words whilst he is operating on a patient, any misunderstanding could potentially result in the patient being harmed accidentally or even death. The Anaesthetist also has a vital role during an operation. They have to continually monitor their patient and relay the patient’s vital signs to the surgeon at all times. This is done by talking. It is also imperative that the rest of the theatre staff can hear properly so usually there is no background noise to allow the staff to hear the surgeon’s instructions clearly. Any misunderstanding in the operating theatre could literally be a case of life or …show more content…
* Allows individuals to claim compensation through the Courts if they suffer damage through mishandling of information about themselves. * Permits an individual who uses services to find out from any person or organisation whether information is being kept about them, and if they do, to be told the type of information kept and the purposes for which it is kept”.
(Fisher et al 2012)
A client is allowed access to their personal records, should they wish to see them. They have a legal and moral right to see what has been written about them.
Most prescriptions are now printed electronically by the prescribing practitioner; this ensures that the Pharmacist can read it and also the prescription is impossible to alter.
Sign language
Sign Language is a visual means of communicating using gestures, facial expression, and body language. Sign Language is used mainly by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments”. (2012) British-sign.co.uk. [Online] Available from: http://www.british-sign.co.uk/british-sign-language-bsl/what-is-british-sign-language-bsl/ (Accessed 29 October