ASSESSMENT TASK 2: REFLECTIVE PAPER
Aligned subject learning outcomes | • Critically reflect on clinical skills and competencies for advanced practice.
• Conduct advanced, culturally competent and comprehensive health assessment to
differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in clinical assessment.
• Explain clinical findings and justify related care plans.
• Integrate knowledge of clinical symptomatology, health assessment findings, pathophysiology, and diagnostics to prioritise clinical care and appropriate referral to the broader multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Group or individual | Individual |
| Weighting | | 40% |
Due date | 1800hrs AEST, Friday, 13th November 2020 |
Length | 1500 words Word counts 10% above the required word limit will be penalised by 10% deduction of the marks available. The word count must be accurately stated at the end of the written piece. Every printed element between spaces is to be counted including quotations and in-text references (but not including reference list or SOAP notes in appendix). |
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION – Reflective paper
Clinical assessment is twofold, the patient interview and the physical examination. The patient interview is the primary means of extracting the patient’s perspective of their presenting problem and key to developing a person-centred plan of care. Establishing a therapeutic relationship and extracting a robust patient story utilises a plethora of communication skills such as empathy, active listening, nonverbal communication, building rapport, along with open and closed questioning.
In this assessment you will complete the following tasks:
• Conduct a patient interview and write a summary of your findings (200 words).
• Using a reflective model of your choice*, self-evaluate your interviewing style for its effectiveness in obtaining the patient’s story and presenting problem.
• Select one communication strategy you used during the interview and justify why it contributed towards establishing a therapeutic patient interview.
*Suggested reflective models might include Gibbs XXXXXXXXXXUnder your subject readings titled assessment 2, additional readings have been added to assist you with selection of your preferred reflective model.
You are expected to use contemporary literature to support your reflective discussion, which should not exceed 1500 words. The written component must be presented using correct academic writing presentation and APA (7th ed.) referencing style. As this is a reflection, first person may be used. Ensure you use a known reflection model to guide this reflection, and clearly identify this model in your paper. For guidance on standards for assessment preparation, including referencing, please see Assessment Preparation Guidelines.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2 MARKING CRITERIA
Criteria
Summary of situation/patient presentation
A sophisticated, concise, and succinct description of the demographics and background of patient. All key facts about the case are presented at an exceptionally high standard----------- -------Weight 15%
Reflective model ----- A reflective model is comprehensively articulated with all elements of the model applied -----------------------Weight 10%
Reflection of response to patient XXXXXXXXXXDeep, thoughtful reflection that demonstrates a substantial level of insight into the effectiveness of the interview technique and communication skills utilised. Self-evaluation and interpretations are insightful and well supported with detailed examples, with outstanding implications for the author’s own practice identified. -------------------------Weight 30%
Communication strategy and the therapeutic interview ----- Communication strategy clearly articulated. Sophisticated explanation of the links between this communication strategy and creation of a therapeutic interview. ---------------Weight 30%
Use of evidence------ An extensive range of relevant literature from scholarly sources has been used discerningly to support the paper. APA 7th edition referencing conventions in both in-text referencing and reference list have always been applied accurately and consistently. ------------------Weight 10%
Format and presentation ------- Demonstrates advanced written communication skills, with evidence of:
Sophisticated language, including use of accurate terminology. Highly effective sequencing and structure of paragraphs in body. Very well constructed sentences and correct punctuation and spelling. -------------------Weight 5%