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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Analytically explore theories of decision-making and identify the factors that affect the midwife’s ability to make effective decisions.
2. Understand the role of Autonomy – particularly the theories and evidence relating to
-Relational autonomy/ and the influences on decision-making theory
3.Critically explore the role of the woman as decision maker in her own care
Including the concepts of Informed choice/ intuition and the relevant evidence – International perspectives.
4.Judiciously explore the evidence pertaining to shared decision-making in Midwifery Practice and Contemporary Maternity Care
5. Understand midwives approaches to decision-making- the evidence and debates from contemporary literature.
6. Understand and critique the complexities and constraints that influence decision-making in midwifery practice
7. Critique and synthesise the evidence pertaining to decision making related to advanced midwifery practice.
8. Understand the importance of the concepts of Women centred care and Leadership for effective decision-making in midwifery Practice.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Small Group | 26 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 180 |
Total | 250 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Reflective case studies | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 80 |
Presentation: Oral presentation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | Yes | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Following the assessment, I encourage you to make an appointment with me and I will do one to one feedback on your assignment including your writing style, approach to critical analysis and advise for your next written assignment. Written feedback will be provided to you.