Good communication within the health care setting is associated with improved health outcomes. This subject introduces students to foundation knowledge and skills required for effective communication with various stakeholders in varied and complex health situations. The subject is skills-based and uses case studies to create scenarios to which students learn to respond. There is a focus on the client interview and various questioning techniques designed to facilitate a therapeutic relationship as a means of developing rapport and trust. Strategies to promote communication within, between and across health professional disciplines, teams and government agencies is also explored. Written forms of documentation as well as communication skills required to communicate health information to clients, groups and the wider community are also presented. The subject uses a 'student capital' framework to facilitate reflection on current communication skills and those required for success at university and in future practice.