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NMHS42370

Academic Year 2024/2025

Palliative Care,Philosophy,Concepts and Debates (NMHS42370)

Subject:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Nursing,Midwifery & Health Sys
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Michael Connolly
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is designed to develop the health and social care professionals’ competence in understanding the concepts, philosophies, models and social theories informing the practice and transitions of palliative care.
Quality of life and death in life limiting conditions will be explored in relation to equality and accessibility, and social and cultural influences across all settings.
Throughout the module, holistic attributes of care such as dignity, compassion and respect for persons with life limiting conditions and their families will be debated, taking cognizance of the theoretical underpinnings, which guide practice.
Respect for individual choices and complex clinical decision making, which are central to palliative care will be explored and debated in the context of advance care planning and ethical considerations.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:
• Critically explore the historical and contemporary influences nationally and internationally in palliative care practice and policy development across the lifespan.
• Articulate a detailed understanding of the principles, philosophy and practice of palliative care and how these are manifested across different professional groups, cultures and countries.
• Critically analyze the contributions of the various theoretical concepts and framework’s to the development and provision of palliative care practice and rehabilitation.
• Appreciate the interrelatedness between research, ethics and law, and the holistic domains of palliative care and their relevance to practice.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

14
Specified Learning Activities

38
Autonomous Student Learning

198
Total

250

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
On-line lectures
Workshops

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

Evidence of ability to study at Level 8
Working in an area where patients/service users have palliative care needs


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Based on module content Week 8 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

70

 No
Reflective Assignment: Students will contribute to discussion on a given topic at three stages during the module. Two of these will be graded. Week 1, Week 3, Week 5 Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

30

 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Mary Bell Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Fiona Lawler Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Aoife Claire MacCormac Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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