Health and Society 2B (NS0056)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : HEA-2-H&S2B

Health and Society 2B develops and expands concepts and ideas introduced in Health and Society 1B as well as drawing on new material. addresses the major disciplines, perspectives and methodologies associated with health and social care, particularly understanding people and communication. The course explores the impact of new technologies on health and health care and the challenges that face contemporary society, namely; the use of the internet in relation to health, and the New Genetics. Approaches to researching health and the health of populations are further developed and user perspectives of health and social care and quality of life issues are examined. The course also explores the ethical issues of rationing and professionalisation within health care. Course Aims
• To develop students’ conceptual understanding of key terms in the study of health including the role of new technologies, social research and user perspectives of health.
• To introduce aspects of the impact of health technology on health and healthcare.
• To promote critical understandings of the New Genetics
• To promote an understanding of the role of social research in the study of health.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass in Health and Society 1B or equivalent

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials weeks 2, 4, 6,8,10
Monday or Tuesday 10.00-10.50

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

• To demonstrate an understanding of the impact of New Technologies on health and healthcare.
• To explore the different research approaches to the study of health and health care.
• To demonstrate an understanding of user perspectives of health and social care
• To explore the different explanations for the concept of Quality of Life