DSRS1210/HLTH1304 Reflective Communication Checklist Pro-Forma

DSRS1210/HLTH1304 REFLECTIVE COMMUNICATION CHECKLIST PRO-FORMA
Brief summary that describes how the topic has assisted you (or not) in developing your own communication skills;
The topic of skills required to communicate effectively with other professions has helped me to gain rich knowledge about skills and values needed to communicate with inter-
professional team. By researching on topic to identify communication skills of nursing staff and by the attending class lectures related to communication skills, I am clear about
values needed in team work. I now realize that apart from effective communication skill set, value also has a place in inter-professional practice to build mutual respect and
develop trust. This can eventually aid in the way to open communication with staffs too.
I am glad to state that after completing the Part A topic, I have improved three vitals skills related to communication. Firstly, I have improved my written communication skills
as after getting feedback, I realized the importance of supporting fact with research evidence. It has enabled me to write in a professional and academic manner. In future,
clear writing skills will help me to engage in effective handover and consultation process with the medical team.
The ability to engage in clear communication is also a skill that I have acquired. I can now give clear and précised message that any layperson can understand without
reviewing the past context. This is necessary save time during inter-professional collaboration too. I have also developed active listening skill as earlier I was very attentive,
however after attending lecture on team work and inter-professional collaboration, I learnt about the benefits of active listening skills. Active listening skills can minimize
chances of error or misunderstanding during the communication process.
Annotated Checklist
Where would you rank this
skill prior to the start of
semester
Where would you rank
this skill now
Name of
Communication
Skill
Description of aspect of
skill requiring
development
Not demonstrated
Developing
Sound
High level
Advanced
Reflection on why you
rank the skill at this
level
Not demonstrated
Developing
Sound
High level
Advanced Reflection on how the skill
developed and why you
now rank this skill at this
level
Steps to further develop the skill
Skill 1 Written communication Earlier I faced
difficulty in writing a
presentable work. I
could systematically
arrange things and
my writing was not
coherent
The skill developed after
completing the part A
task and correcting my
writing based on
feedback. I have ranked
my skill as sound because
now I can write a clear
and concise message and
discuss them with valid
In my future practice as a
nurse, I need to further develop
my writing skills so that clinical
message is easy for all to
understand.