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This module will give you the opportunity to learn how to comprehensively assess patients’ physical health, general health and well-being. To enhance your knowledge of patient assessment you will be asked to consider theory related to patient assessment and the evidence-base that aligns with this. For example, you will explore how to systematically and comprehensively assess patients’ health.
This module will use your existing knowledge of anatomy, physiology and some disease pathophysiology and will develop your skills and knowledge in history taking, general examination, interpretation of patient data and planning care.
Patient scenarios will be used to help you learn how to use diagnostics / health assessment tools, interpret objective and subjective clinical data from patients, and develop and initiate an evidence-based clinical management plan. The patient scenarios used in the module will relate to acute / primary / long-term / rehabilitative care and community based settings to reflect the diverse range of healthcare environments where patients have their physical and general health assessed. The patient scenarios will be based on common conditions such as cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, respiratory conditions and diabetes to reflect the global health challenges.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Demonstrate in a simulated setting how to undertake a comprehensive, systematic assessment of patients’ physical health.
LO2: Demonstrate in a simulated setting how to undertake an assessment of patients’ general health and well-being.
LO3: Interpret data gained from the patient health assessment to enable an evidence-based plan of care to be formulated.
LO4: Explore, identify and evaluate appropriate evidence and use it to formulate a plan of care.