This module will provide the opportunity for students to synthesise the knowledge and skills required  to work effectively with those living with a long term condition, and the management strategies that  can be employed at each stage of the patient journey.

Indicative Content 

• Long term conditions in context.
• Pathophysiology, symptomology, care and management of a variety of long term conditions e.g. respiratory disease, cardiac disease, diabetes, dementia, frailty.
• Psychosocial impact of living with a long term condition. Self-management in long term conditions.
• Primary and secondary prevention Managing complex care
• Long term conditions and mental health.
• Empowerment
• End of life care and Palliative care, LPA, DNAR’s and advance care planning
• Ethical considerations in long term conditions
• Multi morbidity, and poly pharmacy and prescribing decisions
• Structured medication reviews

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This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

P14229 (OfS), P14230 (DoH): PGDip Enhanced Clinical Practice