MD5002
Quality of Life, Communication and Chronic Illness
2015-2016
15
7
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2015-2016
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.
Weekly contact:
Scheduled learning hours: 0
Guided independent study hours: 0
As used by St Andrews:
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%