Pathology and Patient Care (U00277)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HEA-3-Path&PatC

The systems of care framework will form an organising theme for the content of this course. In addition, the patients' experience of their illness and the families' perspective will be addressed, taking a holistic perspective to care.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1, Nursing 2, Health & Society 1A, Health & Society 1B, Health & Society 2A, Health & Society 2B,

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/01/2009	11:10	12:00	Room G.A11, Forrest Hill	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : W 1300-1500
This class is outwith the curriculum project.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of the pathology underlying different medical disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of the treatments and discuss the nurse's role in supporting the patient through medical and surgical procedures.
Demonstrate an appreciation of the psychosocial and emotional implications of physical illness for the patient and the family.
Explain how the normal physiology is altered in disease.
Evaluate the literature relating to the treatment and care of patients with long-term illness.