University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

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.

Relationship to other modules

Co-requisite(s): You must also take MD5001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 lectures, a 2-hour tutorial and a practical.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr A H Laidlaw
Module coordinator email ahl1@st-andrews.ac.uk