A student must communicate effectively, sensitively and rapidly with other students, faculty, staff, patients, family and other health care professionals. S/he must demonstrate a willingness and ability to give and receive feedback. A student must be able to: convey or exchange information at a level allowing development of a health history; identify problems presented; explain alternative solutions; and give directions during treatment and post-treatment. The student must be able to process and communicate information on the patient’s status with accuracy in a timely manner to members of the health care team. A student must be able to elicit information from patients, describe changes in mood, activity and posture and perceive nonverbal communications.