MD5004
Health Information, Prevention and Decision Making
2018-2019
15
7
SCQF level 11
2
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 15
ECTS credits : 7
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 2
Planned timetable:
This core module introduces the student to the expanding field of health information, prevention and decision making. Members of the public, whether they are patients or not are bombarded with health information and mis-information, via various media, from which they may process and make decisions about entering or remaining in the health care system, or embarking on new health or self care interventions designed to improve outcome. Students will acquire understanding on how to assess the influence of these interventions through detailed examination of a mixture of theoretical and practical steps.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass MD5001 and pass MD5002 and pass PS5003
Co-requisite(s): You must also take PS5005
Weekly contact: 3 lectures and a 2-hour tutorial each week during the 3 week module
2 practicals are scheduled to take place during the three week module
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 60%, Coursework = 40%