LO1: Critically review the fundamental professional and legal issues which underpin the expansion of professional roles in the health care setting
LO2: Demonstrate and critically evaluate the application of a structured comprehensive history taking process within a consultation
LO3: Critically evaluate a range of problem solving skills in health assessment
LO4: Critically evaluate the application of physical examination techniques
LO5: Critically discuss the application of effective communication strategies to facilitate a therapeutic relationship with the patient
Indicative module content
Consultation models, Structured history taking skills, Communication strategies used to obtain a comprehensive health history, Anatomical landmarks and physiological principles when undertaking a physical assessment, System specific physical examination skills including Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Ear Nose and Throat, Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Abdominal. Safety Netting, Red Flags, Professional issues relating to scope of practice. Discuss the legal and professional issues of autonomous practice as they apply to physical assessment.
“Please relate / emphasize in relation to my case study is a Musculoskeletal assessment”
Student has met the LOs of the assessment with evidence of comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of concepts and theories and their interrelationship. The work shows a detailed appreciation of how aspects of the subject are uncertain, contradictory or limited.
The work adopts a well-sustained critical approach using a breadth of evidence, reasoning and reflection.
Works shows evidence of a mature and independent approach to problem solving. The student can create appropriate hypotheses and select, justify and use imaginative and innovative approaches in their investigations