BP103T • PCI 2026Behavioral Sciences & Soft SkillsCredits: 3 (45 Hours Theory)

BP103T – Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills

Patient counseling, health psychology, empathy in pharmacy practice, verbal/non-verbal communication, and clinical ethics.

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📌 Subject Overview

BP103T Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills trains pharmacy students in behavioral science, patient counseling psychology, health belief models, adherence strategies, empathetic communication, active listening, and conflict resolution across multidisciplinary healthcare environments.

BP103T (Healthcare Psychology & Communication Skills) में मरीजों से बातचीत करने की कला (Communication Skills), पेशेंट काउंसलिंग, मानसिक स्वास्थ्य, और स्वास्थ्य मनोविज्ञान के सिद्धांत सिखाए जाते हैं।

Designed in accordance with the new PCI 2026 syllabus to empower pharmacists as empathetic, effective patient communicators and medication therapy counselors.

Unit-wise Notes & Study Materials

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Unit 1

Fundamentals of Communication in Healthcare

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Communication process, verbal and non-verbal channels, barriers to communication, active listening skills, and feedback mechanisms in patient interaction.यूनिट 1 में संचार (Communication) के सिद्धांत, वर्बल व नॉन-वर्बल बॉडी लैंग्वेज, और मरीजों की बात ध्यान से सुनने (Active Listening) के तरीके हैं।

Key Topics Covered:
•Elements of the Communication Process: Sender, Receiver, Message, Medium, Feedback
•Verbal Communication: Clarity, Tone, Empathy, and Avoiding Technical Jargon
•Non-Verbal Communication: Body Language, Kinesics, Proxemics, Eye Contact, Facial Cues
•Barriers to Communication: Physical, Psychological, Language, and Cultural
•Active Listening Techniques in Clinical and Pharmacy Settings
•Effective Questioning: Open-Ended vs Closed-Ended Patient Queries
Unit 2

Healthcare Psychology & Patient Behavior

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Introduction to health psychology, Health Belief Model (HBM), illness behavior, psychological impact of chronic diseases, and coping mechanisms.यूनिट 2 में हेल्थ बिलीफ मॉडल (HBM), दवा न लेने के मानसिक कारण, और गंभीर बीमारियों से ग्रसित मरीजों का तनाव प्रबंधन शामिल है।

Key Topics Covered:
•Introduction to Health Psychology & Biopsychosocial Model of Health
•The Health Belief Model (HBM) and Theory of Planned Behavior
•Patient Perceptions of Illness, Medication Adherence, and Non-Adherence Drivers
•Psychological Impact of Chronic Illnesses (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cancer)
•Stress, Anxiety, and Coping Mechanisms in Hospitalized Patients
•Placebo and Nocebo Effects in Pharmaceutical Therapy
Unit 3

Patient Counseling & Medication Therapy Management

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Stages of patient counseling, counseling special populations (geriatric, pediatric, pregnant, psychiatric), and counseling on dosage administration devices.यूनिट 3 में मरीजों को दवाइयों का सही इस्तेमाल समझाना (Patient Counseling), इनहेलर और इंसुलिन पेन का उपयोग, और बुजुर्ग मरीजों की देखभाल है।

Key Topics Covered:
•Definition, Objectives, and Structure of Pharmacist Patient Counseling
•Four-Stage Counseling Model: Introduction, Content, Verification, Conclusion
•Counseling Special Populations: Geriatric, Pediatric, Pregnant, and Lactating Patients
•Counseling for Inhalers, Insulin Pens, Eye Drops, and Transdermal Patches
•Strategies to Improve Medication Adherence and Pill-Organizer Utilization
•Handling Sensitive Health Information and Ensuring Patient Confidentiality (HIPAA/DISHA)
Unit 4

Interprofessional Communication & Conflict Resolution

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Communication with physicians, nurses, and caregivers; SBAR communication model; assertiveness training; and managing difficult or angry patients.यूनिट 4 में डॉक्टरों और नर्सों के साथ पेशेवर बातचीत (SBAR Framework), गुस्से में आए मरीजों को शांत करना, और टीम वर्क सिखाया जाता है।

Key Topics Covered:
•Interprofessional Communication in Hospital and Community Pharmacy
•The SBAR Communication Framework (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)
•Assertive vs Passive vs Aggressive Communication in Healthcare Teams
•De-escalation Techniques for Angry, Grieving, or Distressed Patients
•Conflict Resolution Strategies Among Multidisciplinary Healthcare Providers
•Telepharmacy and Digital Communication Ethics
Unit 5

Professional Ethics, Emotional Intelligence & Mental Wellbeing

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Emotional intelligence in clinical practice, empathy vs sympathy, pharmacist burnout prevention, ethical dilemmas in dispensing, and patient advocacy.यूनिट 5 में इमोशनल इंटेलिजेंस (EQ), सहानुभूति (Empathy), फ़ार्मासिस्ट मेंटल हेल्थ, और नैतिक सिद्धांतों (Ethics) का विवरण है।

Key Topics Covered:
•Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Social Skills
•Cultivating Empathy and Compassionate Care in Pharmacy Practice
•Burnout Syndrome: Symptoms, Prevention, and Mental Wellbeing for Pharmacists
•Ethical Dilemmas in Pharmacy: Off-label Use, Counterfeit Medicines, Refusal to Dispense
•Patient Advocacy, Informed Consent, and Cultural Competence in India
•Public Speaking & Health Education Campaign Design

Official PCI Syllabus Breakdown

The Healthcare Psychology and Communication Skills (BP103T) course is prescribed for 45 theory hours and 15 tutorial/practical hours per semester. The syllabus is structured to provide foundational scientific understanding and practical applications required for subsequent professional semesters.

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BP103T MCQs

Practice multiple-choice questions with answer explanations designed for sessional and semester tests.

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Important Questions

Targeted 10-mark long essays, 5-mark short answers, and 2-mark definitions with answer outlines.

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Practicals & Viva Voce

Lab experiment procedures, safety rules, and frequently asked oral viva questions with model answers.

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