ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION The significance of the development of interpersonal skills for students and workers in health and social care cannot be underestimated. The awareness and skills development necessary will be of central importance to your learning and work and this chapter explores your attitudes, values, self-awareness and skills development in a health and social care setting. This chapter covers the relevant theoretical understanding necessary to inform this process and will encompass communication theory, health care planning and the significance of self-awareness in working with people in health and social care settings.