The module aims to examine a variety of issues which impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, including social, economic, organisational, environmental and individual factors. Contemporaneous issues, from a global perspective, will be critically evaluated and initiatives to tackle these health determinants will be analysed through a series of lectures, seminars and journal clubs during the module delivery. Content may include changes in the health of society, including global pandemics, changes within healthcare delivery systems, partnerships in healthcare, or developments in professional healthcare practice such as sustainability and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of contemporaneous issues which impact on the health of modern society
Critically evaluate factors which combine to affect the health of individuals and communities, in the context of your current area of practice/area of interest.
Critically analyse the impact of national or global initiatives and/or policies in health care on healthcare challenges
Develop a theoretical exploration and critical awareness of the issues underpinning health in society or health care delivery through the review and evaluation of information from a wide range of policy documents and professional and academic journals
Assessment
21095-01 : Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
20 minute individual presentation with 10 minute question and answer (100%)
Reassessment:
Students will use the feedback provided to develop their work and resubmit.
