MD5002
Quality of Life, Communication and Chronic Illness
2017-2018
15
7
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
This core module will contain the knowledge base for understanding the conceptual underpinnings of the quality of life field and its importance in generating a debate about the success of health care interventions, assessment of care and definitions of health and illness. The relevance of psychological issues to the person suffering acute and chronic illness will be covered and the important role of communication processes in the interface between patient, clinical staff and care-givers will be included as a key theme. Some practical observation of clinical-related communication processes will be an additional feature of this module.
Co-requisite(s): You must also take MD5001
Weekly contact: 3 lectures, a 2-hour tutorial and a practical.
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%
Re-assessment: 0