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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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Palliative Care: Assessing the Managing Symptoms (P00633)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-PACA&MS To enable the students to enhance their assessment and management of common symptoms encountered in palliative care through theoretical understanding and research. Entry Requirements? Costs : Glasgow University matriculation fee and travel costs Subject AreasHome subject areaNursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : Postgraduate ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 20 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks ? Additional Class Information : run by University of Glasgow Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Discuss the pathophysiology of common symptoms.
Evaluate the evidence base for management strategies. Evaluate the cause and impact of common symptoms. Apply appropriate interventions to alleviate symptoms and evaluate the outcome. Critically avaluate the effectiveness of current strategies Assessment Information
Assessed by University of Glasgow
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Lorna Sheal Course Organiser Prof Rosemary Mander School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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