This course is designed to prepare second-year students in the School of Chinese Medicine for effective communication in a range of healthcare contexts where Chinese medicine practice is applied.  Specifically, it aims to enhance students’ writing and speaking skills that are essential to explaining Chinese medicine concepts and terms in lay language, disseminating health information to the general public, communicating with patients, discussing controversial topics related to Chinese medicine and contemporary society, etc.  Coursework includes (1)pamphlet writing, (2)simulated consultations, (3)community presentations, and (4)feature writing.

Advisory: For Year 2 students of the Chinese Medicine Programme only.