Undergraduate Course: Pathology and Patient Care (NUST10013)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Nursing Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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. |
Course Delivery Information
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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. |
Assessment Information
| Exam - three questions in three hours. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Tonks Fawcett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3883
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Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
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