AU3S057 - Nature and Scope of Palliative Care 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | AU3S057 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Nature and Scope of Palliative Care | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Churcher | ||
| Module Team: | Sarah Wheeler, Stuart Todd | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To examine the nature and scope of palliative care in relation to life limiting illnesses.
Content Summary
The module is a text based distance learning course supported via distance learning. It will explore issues pertaining to palliative care via case studies and a narrative approach. Specific issues that are pertinent to the delivery of effective palliative and end of life care include the origins and development of palliative care and the scope of palliative care within the UK and Europe. The factors that can impact upon palliative care services and therefore an individual’s journey will be explored in relation to communication skills, and the impact of professional, ethical and legal issues upon individuals in clinical decision making. These can include issues such as euthanasia, and the right to die, and the use of advanced directives while considering the issue of capacity and choice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 120 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To interpret and evaluate the evidence underpinning effective holistic palliative care/ interventions for the patient / client and family. |
| LO2 | To determine the professional, legal, ethical implications of caring for patient/client and or family receiving palliative care. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Critically evaluate the legal, professional OR ethical implications associated to a specific incident encountered in your clinical practice. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count) | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Select a model of loss or transition. Analyse the model in respect of a patient you have known, their immediate social group and the wider care network. Appraise the input from members of your multi professional team. This essay will be related to a specific case study encountered in clinical Practice (case study should be 300 words, which is not included in the word count) | 0 | 2500 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |