Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Justify clinical decisions by drawing on theoretical principles and practical experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to articulate diagnostic reasoning with reference to underpinning clinical science including: a epidemiology b pathophysiology c clinical measurement d uncertainty, probability, risk and safety
- Critically explore the concept of clinical diagnosis with reference to history, culture, professional identity and personal perspectives.
- Critically apply underpinning life science in the selection and interpretation of diagnostic tests
- Critically appraise the contribution, accuracy and costs of clinical tests to inform differential diagnoses.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 200 |
Tutorial | 5 |
Teaching | 45 |
Total study time | 250 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Higgins C (2013). Understanding Laboratory Investigations: A guide for nurses and health professionals. Oxford: Blackwell.
Sox H, Higgins M, Owens D (2013). Medical Decision Making. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
Katz D (2001). Clinical Epidemiology and Evidence Based Medicine. Fundamental principles of clinical reasoning and research. London: Sage.
Henderson M, Tierney L, Smetana G (2012). The Patient History: Evidence Based Approach. London: Lange Medical Books.
Croskerry P, Cosby K, Schenkel S, Wears R (2009). Patient Safety in Emergency Medicine. London: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Students must pass both summative components.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Exam
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Business case or Essay plan
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 30% |
Essay | 70% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 30% |
Essay | 70% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External