Deteriorating Patient level 7

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Identify and critically discuss influences on clinical decision making in relation to the deteriorating patient.
• Identify and critically discuss a range of factors, including pathophysiology, which place the acutely unwell adult at risk of deterioration
• Critically analyse the evidence which underpins the care of the deteriorating patient.
• Critically discuss the implications of legal, ethical and/or professional issues in practice which influence the care of the deteriorating patient.
• Critically apply knowledge gained in the module to make recommendations which may improve the care delivered to patients at risk of deterioration.

• Context of Care – Why do patients deteriorate?
• Assessing the acutely unwell patient: an ABCDE approach
• 4 body systems affected by deterioration:

RESPIRATORY: The breathless patient

CARDIAC: the hypotensive patient

RENAL: the Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) patient

NEUROLOGICAL: the patient with disordered consciousness

• Sepsis
• Fluid Imbalance
• Red Flag for Mental Health deterioration
• Diagnostic Overshadowing in Learning Disabilities
• Ethical Issues
• Patient Safety
• Workshops:

ECGs

ACID BASE BALANCE (Self-directed study)

• Clinical scenarios related to deterioration
• Organisation and Communication Issues (self-directed study via SWAY)

Learning and Teaching Summary

The teaching and learning methods that will be used to help you achieve the learning outcomes of the module are designed to facilitate a contextual exploration of your clinical experience, whilst linking theory and evidence.

1. Interpersonal learning - through group discussions and interactive lectures

2. Group learning – through group activities and patient scenarios

3. Self-directed and electronic learning - through retrieving, reading and reviewing literature and research (via Microsoft SWAY)

4. Cognitive learning – development of critical reflection, critical analysis and synthesis of information based on a range of knowledge and evidence

5. Module leader/student 1:1 consultations - as required. This includes assignment support from an Academic Integrity Officer (AIO) and Module team members.

6. Self directed and directed study and (optional) homework.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Essay plan and seminar presentation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Feedback on individual presentation by group and module leader.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: Yes

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.