Experience of Health and Illness: Professional Focus

Abstract

This course focuses on the professional perspectives towards health and illness using the 5 underpinning curriculum domains of biological sciences, evidence based practice (EBP), psycho-social health, professional and ethical values & clinical skills through 6 case studies which focus on: cardiac care and rehabilitation, chronic disease management in primary care, health promotion and health protection, epidemiology, public health and globalism issues, community care/care at home, as well as stigma, discrimination & values.